Pethidine

The topic about pethdine due to pain relief

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Pethidine

Advantages

  • it can be given quickly and it works quickly
  • it makes the muscles relax
  • the pain is more bearable because the mother feels confident
  • it is more useful during the early stages of labour, allowing the mother to rest and sleep

Disadvantages

  • the drug crosses the placenta and if given too close to the birth causes to be sleepy, which can delay breast - feeding and may also affect the baby's breathing
  • the mother does not feel in control
  • can cause the mother to feel drowsy, nauseous and disoriented.
  • does not completely take away the pain
  • should not be given too close to the birth as the mother needs to be alert

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