In today's episode, we take a look at a recently published trial in JAMA Paediatrics which examines a possible association between labour epidurals and autism.

A huge thank you to Dr Catherine Stirzaker for providing us with much of the source material for this episode!

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Resources for this episode include:

Association Between Epidural Analgesia During Labor and Risk of Autism Spectrum Disorders in Offspring - https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamapediatrics/article-abstract/2771634

ANZCA and RANZCOG statement on epidurals for labour - https://www.anzca.edu.au/resources/professional-documents/statements/epidural-anaesthesia-joint-statement-anzca-and-ran.pdf 

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