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  2. Pain management during childbirth - Wikipedia

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    Pain management during childbirth is the partial treatment and a way of reducing any pain that a woman may experience during labor and delivery.The amount of pain a woman feels during labor depends partly on the size and position of her baby, the size of her pelvis, her emotions, the strength of the contractions, and her outlook. [1]

  3. Opioids and pregnancy - Wikipedia

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    Opioid usage is common among pregnant women and is on the rise. [2] Opioid drugs are used for various reasons during pregnancy, with pain being a frequent issue. Conditions like pelvic and lower back pain, occurring in around 68 to 72% of pregnancies, are commonly treated with these medications.

  4. Round ligament pain - Wikipedia

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    Once RLP has been diagnosed, there are many ways to reduce the pain without jeopardizing the pregnancy. Analgesics. Acetaminophen or paracetamol is safe to take during pregnancy, thus is the most commonly prescribed pain reliever for pregnant women with RLP. [5] Heat application. Applying a hot compress to the area of pain may give some relief.

  5. Ibuprofen - Wikipedia

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    A Canadian study of pregnant women suggests that those taking any type or amount of NSAIDs (including ibuprofen, diclofenac, and naproxen) were 2.4 times more likely to miscarry than those not taking the medications. [51] However, an Israeli study found no increased risk of miscarriage in the group of mothers using NSAIDs. [52]

  6. Laudanum - Wikipedia

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    Laudanum is a tincture of opium containing approximately 10% powdered opium by weight (the equivalent of 1% morphine). [1] Laudanum is prepared by dissolving extracts from the opium poppy (Papaver somniferum) in alcohol ().

  7. Signs and symptoms of pregnancy - Wikipedia

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    Typically the pain only lasts for a few seconds. During pregnancy, the growing uterus can put stress on the round ligament of the uterus, causing it to stretch and lead to pain. Paracetamol (acetaminophen) is the recommended pain reliever for pregnant women with round ligament pain.

  8. My Years of Leg Pain Turned Out to Be ALS: Why the ... - AOL

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  9. Drugs in pregnancy - Wikipedia

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    Women should speak to their doctor or healthcare professional before starting or stopping any medications while pregnant. [1] Drugs taken in pregnancy including over-the counter-medications, prescription medications, nutritional supplements, recreational drugs, and illicit drugs may cause harm to the mother or the unborn child.