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Pain Relief for Labor & Delivery Sedatives

What Will this do for me?

Sedatives are usually administered in the early and active stages of labor to promote rest and relaxation. This will only tend to be effective when uterine contractions are irregular
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What are the disadvantages? No Pain ReliefMay limit mobility of woman during phase of drug activityDepressing to infant if given close to birth

A variety of drugs can be used during childbirth. To best understand their impact on you, it is your responsibility to talk with your caregiver about the types, dosages, and effects of medication you may be given. The falowing is general summary.

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