The elimination of PAIN, without the loss of CONSCIOUSNESS, during OBSTETRIC LABOR; OBSTETRIC DELIVERY; or the POSTPARTUM PERIOD, usually through the administration of ANALGESICS.
Synonyms: Analgesia, Obstetric, Obstetric Analgesia, Obstetrical Analgesia, Analgesia, Obstetrical
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do not confuse with ANESTHESIA, OBSTETRICAL; coordinate IM with specific type of analgesia (IM) or analgesic (IM) ,91
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D016362
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