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Definition

Agents administered to the mother by injection or inhalation to relieve pain during labour and delivery.

Components

Data Element

Comments

Context:

Perinatal statistics:

Analgesia use may influence the duration of labour, may affect the health status of the baby at birth and is an indicator of obstetric intervention.

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Data Elements implementing this Data Element Concept 1