The effect of segmental epidural analgesia on maternal growth hormone, insulin, glucose and free fatty acids during labour
Jouppila, R.
Annales Chirurgiae et Gynaecologiae 65(6): 398-404
1976
ISSN/ISBN: 0355-9521 PMID: 1020905 Document Number: 99338
The maternal plasma HGH for pain relief during the 1st stage of labor (epidural group). The others acted as a control group. HGH did not change significantly during the labor in either group. Insulin decreased during the 1st stage of labor in both groups. This decrease was more pronounced and statistically almost significant in the control group. Thereafter the insulin increased in both groups. Glucose levels did not change during the 1st stage, but at the moment of delivery they were significantly higher than the initial levels in both groups. FFA levels became raised in both groups during labor, reaching a peak at the moment of delivery. The results were discussed in relation to stress and effectiveness of pain relief during the 1st stage of labor.