Be in Control of Your Pain Relief
Nitrous oxide can be a great option for expectant mothers at Centennial Hills Hospital in Las Vegas as it can relive pain during labor and delivery.
What Is Nitrous Oxide?
Nitrous oxide is a gas that has no taste or smell and can be administered to patients to relieve pain, reduce anxiety and help them be more comfortable during labor and delivery.
How Does Nitrous Oxide Work?
You are in control of when you use nitrous oxide, as you can put on or take off a mask that administers the gas to you during labor and delivery. This gas begins to relieve pain in under a minute and the effects wear off in under a minute, too, allowing you to use it during contractions and take it off between if you choose.
What Are the Benefits of Nitrous Oxide?
- You receive fast-acting pain relief
- You can move around while using it
- You can take off and put on the mask without feeling loopy or groggy
- Your effects wear off quickly
What Are the Side Effects of Nitrous Oxide?
- Feeling nauseous
- Vomiting
- Feeling dizzy
Should You Use Nitrous Oxide During Labor and Delivery?
Unless you have or have had a B12 deficiency, nitrous oxide is an option for your pain relief during labor and delivery at Centennial Hills Hospital.
If you are thinking about utilizing nitrous oxide during your labor and delivery, talk to your doctor about whether or not it is the right decision for you and what the next steps may be.