Labor analgesia is more than a technique: a call for holistic and respectful care
Neuraxial labor analgesia has improved pain control and childbirth outcomes. Yet, pain is a multidimensional experience requiring more than technical skill. This article calls for a holistic, woman-centered model in which the anesthesiologist plays a key role. The purpose is to promote a cultural shift: making labor analgesia not only effective, but also respectful and meaningful.
Authors
- Antonio Coviello (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2298-566X)
- Domenico Pietro Santonastaso (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1304-7724)
- Maria Grazia Frigo
- Dario Cirillo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3554-8442)
- Giorgio Ranieri (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1715-0991)
Institutions
- Agostino Gemelli University Polyclinic (IT)
- Ospedale “M. Bufalini” di Cesena (IT)
- Federico II University Hospital (IT)
- University of Naples Federico II (IT)
- Resuscitation Council (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Advances in Anesthesia and Pain Medicine
- Published
- 2025-09-09
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.4081/aapm.55
- Primary Topic
- Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00