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Pain Relief Drugs I have decided not to take any drugs during labour Generally, people prefer not to use
any drugs because they are known to dim your awareness of the process and
deprive you of a unique experience. But not many know the amount of pain
that they can bear without relief. So even if you have decided you do not
want to use pain-relieving drugs during labour, it is important to know
the kinds of relief available to you. You can use regional anaesthesia,
inhalation analgesics, narcotics or sedatives and tranquilizers.
What kind of pain-relieving drugs can one take during labour Regional anaesthetic:
Inhalation analgesics:
Narcotics:
Sedatives and tranquilizers:
What are the different kinds of regional anaesthetics Caudal anaesthesia: It is injected into the spinal area and numbs your vagina and perineum. As this provides relief for a short span, it is ideal for vacuum extractions and forceps deliveries. Pudendal nerve anaesthesia: If you need an epsiotomy, then anaesthesia is injected straight into the vagina, near the pelvis, to block the pudendal nerve. Epidural: The most popular
form of this anaesthesia is the epidural block.
What is epidural and when is it useful An epidural is the most popular form of a regional anaesthetic. It blocks out all sensation from your waist to your knees, but more importantly, you remain alert.. The doctor may recommend using an epidural if you having a difficult labour, preeclampsia, asthma, a forceps delivery or a caesarian section. It serves as a 'nerve block' in your spine, thus preventing pain from spreading from your uterus. To add your views on this article or read others comments Click Here
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