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The Guam Memorial Hospital Authority (GMHA) is ensuring pregnant mothers and the community at large that epidurals for the safe management of pain during pregnancy remain available at GMHA.
However, a particular medication used for the same purpose is unavailable due to delays in manufacturing, resulting in a national shortage. According to the American Society of Anesthesiologists, more than 60% of laboring mothers receive an epidural for pain relief. Research has shown that epidurals are a safe and effective pain relief alternative for most laboring mothers and their babies.
