Pain Relief Flashcards by Evangeline Midgley | Brainscape

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2 advantages of pethidine for pain relief

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Given quickly and works quickly

Pain is more here able as mum feels more confident

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2 disadvantages of pethidine for pain relief

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Mum may feel sick/drowsy

Mother doesn’t feel any control

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2 advantages of gas and air for pain relief

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Mother controls how much she wants

Won’t harm baby

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2 disadvantages of gas and air for pain relief

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Doesn’t take all pain away

Can make mum feel sick

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2 advantages of epidural

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Takes away all pain

Mum will be calmer

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2 disadvantages of epidural

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Can’t feel contractions

Long time to set up

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2 advantages of TENS

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Drug free

Can be used at home

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2 disadvantages of TENS

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Mum can’t take bath/shower

Cannot be used by women with heart conditions

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2 advantages of water birth

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Muscles of back and abdomen relax

Partner can enter birthing pool and help

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2 disadvantages of water birth

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Risk of infection

Doesn’t take all pain away

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