Tag: Labor pain relief

Data estimates that 83% of mothers in the United States use one or more types of medication for pain relief during labor and delivery [1.9.1]. Understanding what medication is given during labor can help expectant parents make informed decisions about pain management and interventions.

Yes, many birthing women choose to have an IV narcotic while in labor for pain management. These medications offer temporary, not complete, pain relief by acting on the central nervous system to reduce the perception of pain, unlike regional anesthesia like an epidural.

Anawin Injection, containing the active ingredient Bupivacaine or its isomer Levobupivacaine, is a widely used local anesthetic [1.3.3, 1.2.2]. So, what is the use of Anawin Injection? It is primarily administered to numb specific areas of the body for surgical procedures and pain relief [1.2.5].