Question 1

which medications stop labor from progressing?

Accepted Answer

None: Despite the fact that many obstetricians use medications like terbutaline, magnesium sulfate, and Nifedipine to prevent early labor from progressing, many studies show that they are not very effective....And, for active labor, there are no known medications, at this time, to stop progression.

Question 2

does hydrocodon  acetami  nophen 5-500 induce my labor or stop it? i'm 39 weeks

Accepted Answer

Hydrocodone: This medication has no effect on labor - it is a pain medication, no effects on the uterus.

Question 3

what pain medication options are there during labor?

Accepted Answer

See below: Epidural or para cervical block are most common along with a pudental block.  Iv pain medication could also be considered.

Question 4

what kind of pain medication can you use during labor?

Accepted Answer

It depends...: Fentanyl, remifentanyl, nitrous, Demerol (meperidine hydrochloride) are just a fee of the medications given intravenously by the rn's during labor. Self medication during labor is usually discouraged. As far as getting medications in the back (epidural), it is mostly local anesthetics that are not narcotics.

Question 5

what medications can they give you during labor for anxiety?

Accepted Answer

Ativan (lorazepam): Ativan (lorazepam) is a fairly short-acting benzodiazepine with no metabolites.  It can be given IV if needed.  If you're very concerned about panic attacks and anxiety, you should be in treatment before labor -- and some of the breathing you do for labor, could be helpful for calming anxiety as well.  Having someone you trust there to coach you and be present with you may also help calm anxiety.

Question 6

dont pain medications given to moms in labor get to the baby?

Accepted Answer

Pain meds & fetus: The answer is yes for narcotic medications. All of them will get into the babies circulation and make him/her drowsy or floppy at birth, occasionally requiring breathing resuscitation. The epidural form of anesthesia does not have a direct affect on baby's tone or consciousness, but is associated with maternal low blood pressure and delay in the 2nd stage of labor. So they all have some affect.

Question 7

will doctors stop labor at 19 weeks or just let the woman miscarry?

Accepted Answer

: If the pregnancy is accurately measured at "19 weeks", and ultrasound is consistent with a viable pregnancy, see your OB provider if cramping or threatened miscarriage is occurring.  If the pregnancy is now not viable, labor can be induced to complete the process.

Question 8

do doctors normally try to stop labor at 35 weeks?

Accepted Answer

Yes if : There is nothing wrong with you or the baby, if there is anything wrong then u get delivered or if your water has broke then you would get delivered, if u think u are in labor please call your OB now ! lungs are not mature until 37 weeks and baby needs to grow more at 35 weeks.

Question 9

do most people need pain management medication in labor?

Accepted Answer

Depends: It depends on how prepared you are.  I will say that about half of the women giving birth at my hospital get an epidural and another 10% or so get IV medications like narcotics.  Birthing classes can help you prepare for birth.

Question 10

i'm 31 weeks pg, last 4 days diareha. i go 4 few hrs then stops 4 few hrs & repeats, even in the night. history of preterm labor, could this be labor?

Accepted Answer

Please call your OB : Recurrent idarrhea can cause a significant loss of electrolytes(sodium, potassium, etc.) and can trigger early labor. Call your OB now as at 31 weeks a delivery will result in a nicu baby(intensive care ).

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