About this episode
So many good listener questions on this topic inspired us to look into the pharmacologic options laboring women have for relief when needed. We talk about nitrous oxide in detail and in relation to MTHFR. Opiates and epidurals and their pros and cons are discussed. We answer the question, does epidural fentanyl cross the placenta? In an upcoming Patreon segment, we will also review the non-pharmacologic approaches to pain management. Blyss gets ready to travel while Dr. Stu stays home. Huge thank you to The Informed Consent Action Network and their legal team for finally exposing the liars! Please consider donating. Key highlights: Successful Breech Birth Discussion Nitrous Oxide Use During Labor Labor Pain and Memory Recall Pain Relief and Ventilatory Effects Epidural Usage in the US and UK C-Section vs. Epidural Debate Impact of Fentanyl in Labor Epidural Episode resources: Join our Patreon! patreon.com/birthinginstinctspodcast Article: Influence of Methylenetetrahydrofolate Reductase Gene Polymorphisms on Homocysteine Concentrations after Nitrous Oxide Anesthesia Evidence-Based Birth Handout: Evidence on Nitrous Oxide During Labor Article: 10 Reasons NOT to Get an Epidural Article: Weighing the Pros and Cons of the Epidural Article: Fentanyl in Labor Epidural Can Affect Results of Maternal and Neonatal Toxicology Tests New England Journal Vaccine Article: Funding Postauthorization Vaccine-Safety Science | NEJM Click here to make a donation to ICAN: icandecide.org/support-ican This show is supported by: LMNT | Go to drinklmnt.com/birthinginstincts to get a free sample pack with every order BIRTHFIT | Go to birthfit.com and use the code INSTINCTS for 20% off any fitness program Christian Hypnobirthing | Go to christianhypnobirthing.com/birthinginstincts to get 30% off Christian Hypnobirthing's Faith-Filled Childbirth course Mama Meals | Go to mama-meals.com code BIRTHINGINSTINCTS for $10 off a small box or $20 off any other box. Go to mamamealspantry.com and use code BIRTHINGINSTINCTS for 10% off pantry items Connect with Dr. Stu & Blyss: Instagram: @birthinginstincts / @birthingblyss Website: birthinginstincts.com / birthingblyss.com Email: birthinginstinctspodcast@gmail.com Call-in line: 805-399-0439 Podcast webpage: birthinginstinctspodcast.com