No Laughing Matter: Using Nitrous Oxide for Labor Pain

Nitrous oxide—or laughing gas—is used widely around the world for labor pain relief. But the United States only has approximately 100 hospitals that make it available to women in labor. Certified Nurse Midwives Debra Penney and Michelle Collins discuss the benefits of using nitrous oxide and why more hospitals should include it as a labor pain relief choice. They also talk about nitrous oxide’s other benefits and potential side affects to help you determine if it’s the better choice for you.

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