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Dear Jane here are 2 RCTs relating to Acupuncture in labour Ramnero A HU, Kihlgren M,. Acupucture treatment during labour-a randomised controlled trial. BJOG; International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaeology 2002;109:637-644. Nesheim B I KR, Berg B, Alfredsson B, Allgot E, Hove G, Jonnsen W, et al. Acupuncture During labour Can Reduce the Use of Meperidine: A Controlled Clinical Study. Clinical Journal of Pain 2003 ;19[3]:187-191. ----- Original Message ----- From: Jane sandall To: [log in to unmask] Sent: Monday, October 27, 2003 9:04 PM Subject: epidural and pain research Dear colleagues, I am collating recent research on short and long term outcomes and womens views of epidurals. I am also interested to know if anyone has come across any RCTs of alternative pain relief methods such as water, massage, psycho-prophylaxis etc?? I will collate all replies sent to the list. I am particularly interested in research published outside UK many thanks Jane Sandall Dr Jane Sandall Professor of Midwifery and Women's Health Women & Family Health Research Group, King's College, Waterloo Bridge Wing, Franklin-Wilkins Building, 150 Stamford Street, London, SE1 9NN Tel: 020 7848 3605 Fax: 020 7848 3764 e-mail:[log in to unmask] http://www.kcl.ac.uk/nursing/