There's a global shortage of epidurals — and Australian hospitals are feeling the pinch
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More than 40 per cent of people who give birth in Australia use epidurals for pain relief during labour.
More than 40 per cent of people who give birth in Australia use epidurals for pain relief during labour.
40% of people in Australia who access pain relief during labor use epidurals. That amounts to around 92,000 epidurals a year.
Credit: Shutterstock 40% of people in Australia who access pain relief during labor use epidurals.
More than 40% of people who give birth in Australia use epidurals for pain relief during labour.
The Conversation More than 40% of people who give birth in Australia use epidurals for pain relief during labour.
– By Alicia Dennis, Professor MBBS, PhD, MPH, PGDipEcho, FANZCA, GAICD, The University of Melbourne More than of people who…
Shutterstock More than 40% of people who give birth in Australia use epidurals for pain relief during labour.
More than 40% of people who give birth in Australia use epidurals for pain relief during labour.
More than 40% of people who give birth in Australia use epidurals for pain relief during labour.
More than 40% of people who give birth in Australia use epidurals for pain relief during labour.
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