These are strong pain-killing drugs, which are given by injection. They normally take around 20-30 minutes to take effect, and last between two to four hours. They may help you to cope with the pain and to relax, however they do have some side effects which require consideration.Opioid injections may make you drowsy and can cause nausea and vomiting. Your midwife will normally offer an anti-sickness medication at the same time to prevent this from happening.Opioid injections cross the placenta and can affect your baby’s ability to breathe if he or she is born soon after it is given. If your midwife doesn’t think the medication would have enough time to wear off before birth, it will not be recommend as a pain relief option for you. Opioid injections may also affect your baby’s first feed after birth.
These are strong pain-killing drugs, which are given by injection. They normally take around 20-30 minutes to take effect, and last between two to four hours. They may help you to cope with the pain and to relax, however they do have some side effects which require consideration.
Opioid injections may make you drowsy and can cause nausea and vomiting. Your midwife will normally offer an anti-sickness medication at the same time to prevent this from happening.
Opioid injections cross the placenta and can affect your baby’s ability to breathe if he or she is born soon after it is given. If your midwife doesn’t think the medication would have enough time to wear off before birth, it will not be recommend as a pain relief option for you. Opioid injections may also affect your baby’s first feed after birth.
