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Effect of Drugs on Mother and Baby

How will these drugs affect me

Besides offering a considerable amount of pain relief, some drugs can detract from the overall birthing experience. Narcotics, sedatives, gas and oxygen are known to make one feel drowsy, lightheaded and even give birth without realising it. Some women enjoy the drifting sensation, whereas others feel a distinct lack of control. Pethidine can create confusion, disorientation and dizziness and in extremely sensitive women, even hallucinations, nausea and vomiting.

But if your pain is unbearable and you are extremely anxious, the excessive tension could affect the uterus and further slow down labour, therefore adversely affecting your baby. So it is sometimes better to resort to a certain method of pain relief. An epidural is known to be quite safe.

How will these drugs affect my baby

An epidural anaesthesia will not enter your baby's blood stream, so your baby will be alert and breathe well straight after delivery. Most of the other drugs cross your placenta and enter your baby's bloodstream in a higher concentration than your own. Sedatives and tranquilizers will sedate your baby and affect its ability to suckle and respond to you immediately after birth. Narcotics are known to depress its respiration and suckling ability. Especially pethidine tends to remain longer in your baby's bloodstream, if taken late in labour. So, all things considered, an epidural is the best.

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