A Systematic Review of Contemporary and Emerging Analgesia Techniques for Natural Labor-Patient-Centered Approaches and Technological Advances.

ABSTRACT: Background: Effective labor analgesia is a cornerstone of obstetric care, influencing maternal satisfaction and birth outcomes. This systematic review evaluates both conventional and emerging analgesia techniques for natural vaginal delivery, emphasizing multimodal and patient-centered strategies. Methods: We conducted a systematic search of PubMed, Scopus, and the Cochrane Library from January 2018 to September 2024 using MeSH terms such as "labor anesthesia", "natural delivery", "multimodal analgesia", and "non-pharmacological pain management". Randomized controlled trials, systematic reviews, meta-analyses, and cohort studies were included. Studies focusing exclusively on cesarean delivery or non-clinical interventions were excluded. The risk of bias was assessed qualitati

SUBMITTER: Bonarska M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12156002 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature