A Parenting & kids forum. ParentingBanter.com

If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ by clicking the link above. You may have to register before you can post: click the register link above to proceed. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below.

Go Back   Home » ParentingBanter.com forum » misc.kids » Pregnancy
Site Map Home Authors List Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read Web Partners

Benadryl during labor?



 
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Prev Previous Post   Next Post Next
  #1  
Old August 9th 05, 12:02 PM
V.
external usenet poster
 
Posts: n/a
Default Benadryl during labor?

This is way premature, but I was thinking about whether using Benadryl
during early labor would be a good way to get some rest while I still can.
I have chronic insomnia, so I'm using Benadryl a couple times a week now to
get to sleep. I can see myself being too excited once contractions start to
get any sleep, and of course that's exactly when you'd want to be getting
some rest! I'm hoping for an intervention-free birth with immed. bf
afterward, so I can see Benadryl having pros/cons. Pro, get some sleep
early on and be rested for the hard part and it's not like taking Demerol or
something. Con, might make the baby sleepy at birth?
Anyone know how long the Benadryl might take to wear off in the baby? I'll
be asking my midwife, but I like getting other opinions/experiences before I
bring up an issue so I know better what to ask about.

Thanks,
Amy


 




Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

vB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Forum Jump

Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Okay, I give up -- Birthing position help, please? Carlye Pregnancy 39 August 24th 04 07:53 PM
induction and C-section Anne Pregnancy 41 July 27th 04 02:32 PM
NPR: How to make labor more painful (SURPRISE!) Todd Gastaldo Pregnancy 0 March 3rd 04 10:51 PM
Article on Hi Tech Interventions in Labor, etc. New York Jen Pregnancy 1 February 18th 04 10:27 PM
VBAC vs repeat C... again... sorry Daye Pregnancy 33 October 24th 03 06:49 AM


All times are GMT +1. The time now is 11:24 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.6.4
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Copyright ©2004-2024 ParentingBanter.com.
The comments are property of their posters.