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What are my options for pain relief during labor and delivery?

IV Pain Medication

Pain relief medication during labor can be given in shots or through an IV. Analgesics such as Demerol and Stadol won't necessarily make the pain go away - but will help the laboring mom to relax more. Tranquilizers such as Phenergan or Vistaril can be given in conjuction with the analgesic and also has a calming effect and also helps to alleviate the side-effect of the analgesics - nausea and vomiting. Small amounts of these drugs do pass on to the baby - which will cause the newborn to be sleepy and sluggish.

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6/6/2011 5:57:22 PM
Amy said:

I had Stadol with my first labor. I felt 'out of it' and could barely keep my eyes open for about 10 hours. I still felt the pain pretty good, but my mind was fuzzy. I think it helped time go fast compared to being fully alert!

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