What are intravenous (I.V.) medicines for childbirth pain?
Intravenous (I.V.) medicines may be used in childbirth to help with pain during labor. They also may help you relax. They include opioids and other medicines. You may get one or more medicines through an I.V.
How are intravenous (I.V.) medicines for childbirth pain given?
A nurse will insert a small tube into a vein in your arm (intravenously, or I.V.). They will then give the medicine through the I.V. tube.
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