Primary research here: [[https://www.bmj.com/content/385/bmj-2023-077190 https://www.bmj.com/content/385/bmj-2023-077190]] Commentary in the Guardian here: [[https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/article/2024/may/22/epidural-in-labour-can-reduce-risk-of-serious-complications-by-35-study-finds#:~:text=Epidural%20in%20labour%20can%20reduce,complications%20by%2035%25%2C%20study%20finds&text=Childbirth,The%20Guardian https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/article/2024/may/22/epidural-in-labour-can-reduce-risk-of-serious-complications-by-35-study-finds#:~:text=Epidural%20in%20labour%20can%20reduce,complications%20by%2035%25%2C%20study%20finds&text=Childbirth,The%20Guardian]] Perhaps that will put to rest some of the nonsense around women not wanting epidurals.