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Language barriers may affect access to standard treatment for headaches after epidurals for new moms

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Language barriers may affect access to standard treatment for headaches after epidurals for new moms
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New mothers with limited English proficiency are less likely to receive the standard treatment for painful and debilitating headaches that can occur if the membrane surrounding the spinal cord is accidentally punctured during an epidural for childbirth, according to a study presented at the Anesthesiology 2026 annual meeting.

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