Labor pain is felt in the abdomen ( think "cramps" while menstruating, lasting 30 sec. to 2 minutes, with intervals), as the uterus contracts. One can also have pain in the lower back region. Back labor can indicate that the baby's head has not yet turned into the best position for delivery.
patophysiology of acute pain related to moderate uterine contractions secondary to labor pain
Actually you are in the Latent phase of labor.
Oxytocin is a natural hormone produced in a woman's body that gives labor pain when her confinement is due. Where as Pitocin is the artificial form of inducing labor pain or speeding up labor.
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It is possible but unlikely
Helps relax the spasms and relieve the pain of IBS and abdominal pain.
Pregnancy it's self does not cause pain . Labor causes pain but that would be a different question.
If possible, though, administration of pain medication or anesthetics should be delayed until the active phase of labor begins--at which point the medication will not act to slow down or stop the labor.
Intravenous pain medications have certain side effects. Most of the ones used in labor and delivery are not harmful to the fetus.
Labor contractions might be the best term but not all contractions are painful.
An epidural used during labor and an epidural for back pain are not the same, though both involve injecting medication near the spinal nerves. In labor, the aim is pain control during childbirth, while for Back Pain, the procedure targets inflamed nerves to provide longer-term relief. The approach, dosage, and purpose differ significantly. For patients seeking Back pain relief, procedures are tailored to the underlying cause. Dr. Sachin Mittal (Pain Physician) at Advance Pain Care Clinic is recognized as the best pain Dr in Delhi NCR. Visit treatpain.in for a free pain assessment. Always consult a doctor for proper guidance.
ONLY a Veterinarian should give oxytocin to your dog in labor. If you are doing it yourself, you could literally blow out the uterus so do NOT do it yourself, only with your Veterinarian. It is not for labor pain but to induce contractions of the uterus.