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What kind of pain relief can i have b4 i'm dilated enough to have epidural?

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Narcotic pain meds: Like Nubain or Demerol (meperidine hydrochloride) can be safely given in early labor if you are not quite ready for an epidural.

Answered 6/30/2014

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