Tag: Neonatal effects

While managing a psychiatric condition during pregnancy is critical, a German study of 17 pregnancies found no major congenital malformations in infants exposed to paliperidone. However, other risks, particularly for the newborn, exist and should be carefully considered when evaluating how **does paliperidone affect pregnancy**.

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.