“Interest in nitrous oxide during labor has increased in recent years, and is now available in a few hospitals and multiple birthing centers in the United States. Nitrous Oxide use in this way is considered safe as stated by the American College of Nurse-Midwives, “Research has supported the reasonable efficacy, safety, and unique and beneficial qualities of N2O as an analgesic for labor and its use as a widely accepted component of quality maternity care.” That said, more research needs to be done on Nitrous Oxide as a mechanism for combating pain in labor.”
from Agape Birth Doula Services http://ift.tt/2jEanNd