Can you have conscious sedation for dental extractions while pregnant? not iv sedation, or a med for anxiety, valium or something like that?

Better not : Most ob/gyn prefer that pregnant women avoid sedation. They also suggest waiting until the second trimester before treatment if possible. Discuss your concerns with both your dentist and doctor who will work together for the best solution for you.

Risk vs benefit: I'd speak with your doctor's (dds & md) to decide. I would avoid this until you deliver your baby but if it's an emergency then the team effort will come up with a valid and safe game plan.

Dr Kunz and another doctor agreed

Pregnancy: While the local anesthesia is usually safe in pregnancy, i would avoid it in the first trimester. No sedation medicine because of the possible effect on the baby's development until while delivering in a controlled hospital environment (affects the baby's first breath taking).

I wouldn't : Recommend valium or nitrous to a pregnant women due to the potential effectson the fetus. Further, in order to avoid airway and aspiration risks, a pregnant women should not be sedated ina setting where her airway cannot be managed. If there is a true need for sedation, then thee procedure should take place in the hospital where both mom and baby can be properly monitored.