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What medications can they give you during labor for anxiety?
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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.
Answered 3/2/2016
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