Epidural pain relief for labour

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Epidural pain relief for labour

This translated information is for women having an epidural during labour. An epidural is a type of pain relief that makes labour less painful. It explains what an epidural is, why you are having one and how it is administered.

Organisation:: Royal Women's Hospital Victoria
Topic:: Women's health, Pregnancy and postnatal care
Target audience:: Women
Service area:: VIC
Published:: May 2025
Last reviewed:: October 2025

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Epidural pain relief for labour

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