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There is no credible evidence to show that epidurals (or other pain management procedures) slow labor. Since epidurals are more frequently used in "difficult" labors versus relatively easy labors, some have tried to infer that epidurals, therefore, cause difficult labors. This is not an accurate interpretation of the data. Conversely, there is some evidence that epidurals can actually speed labor for some women, by allowing them to relax.
The best information we have is that pain management procedures have no significant impact on the labor process.
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