Pain Relief in Labour | Western Sydney University - Edubirdie

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Western Sydney University
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MEDI 2003 | Clinical Sciences 2
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2024
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Mariam A. A.

Pain Relief in Labour Options of Labour Relief History Why wants pain relief What is she hoping to get out of pain relief What pregnancy number is this Was any pain relief used in previous pregnancies and how did she cope? Does she have any medical conditions? Any previous surgeries? Are you on any medications? Is there a family history? Any allergies? Non-pharmacological pain relief Peanut bag Music Support people Calm environment Some oils Heat packs Showers Baths Inhaled gas (patient controlled) Nitric oxide Breath it in through a mouthpiece Takes 20 seconds to work, but looses efficacy at 50 seconds This is a patient-controlled option – meaning you only take it when you want Epidural (anaesthesia) Injection with lidocaine with or without fentanyl Given at L2-L3 or L3-L4 ot L4 -L5 Into the epidural space -> outside the dura matter Advantages and Disadvantages Drug free methods Pros: No medications No needles or injections No risk of maternal or fetal sedation You are in control Partner can be involved Cons: May not be enough Water based therapy cannot be used with continuous CTG monitoring NO Pros Rapid Patient controlled No overdose or sedation Can be used for many hours Cons Nausea Dry mouth Dizziness May not be enough for some women Mask can be claustrophobic TENS Pros No sedation No nausea Patient controlled Cons Limited analgesic benefit Cannot be used with water-based therapy

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