Kristin Espeland Gourlay, RINPR

¿Gas de la risa para los dolores del parto?

KFF Health News Original

Desde mediados del 1800, el gas de la risa se ha usado para aliviar el dolor, pero usualmente se lo asocia con la visita al dentista. Ahora, una pequeña banda de parteras está ayudando a reflotar su uso en los Estados Unidos.

Laughing Gas For Labor Pain? It’s Poised For A Comeback

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Nitrous oxide for laboring women was popular in the U.S. until the mid-20th century when it went out of favor when birth became more medicalized. Now, midwives are putting it back on the “menu” of pain relief options for childbirth.

Tiny Opioid Patients Need Help Easing Into Life

KFF Health News Original

More babies are being born dependent on opioids. The good news is they can safely be weaned from the drug. But there’s little research on which medical treatment is best, or its long-term effects.