laughing gas is commonly available in clubs and is given to pregnant women as pain relief. On that though is it safe for pregnant women to take recreationaly occasionally and i am a man.
2007-03-23 15:13:48 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Overuse of Nitrous Oxide (laughing gas) can lead to severe deficiencies in Vitamin B-12 and Folic Acid, and these are vital (especially in the 1st 12 weeks of pregnancy) to avoid birth defects like Spina Bifida.
I don't think it is safe to inhale, imbibe or ingest anything unnatural when pregnant. I never even took paracetemol when I was pregnant with my 2, and had no pain relief during the births. It was fine and I coped well without it.
2007-03-23 15:25:36 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
You have answered your own question. It is given as pain relief no drug or gas is safe for pregnant women. Everything they take goes straight to the baby. Hence babies born as drug addicts/alcohol dependent and are affected by any cravings the expectant mother may have. I was born with my tongue out - my Mum desperately wanted a pineapple and it being 1950, just after the war they were in short supply. The doctor had to go and buy one and touch my tongue with it before it would go back into my mouth. The gas is given during delivery and so the baby is not affected in the same way as taking it on a regular basis. Just be thankful you are a man and don't have to go through it.
2007-03-23 23:00:18 · answer #2 · answered by ELIZABETH M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Laughing gas" aka Nitrous Oxide is a local anesthetic. It is
usually given by dentists and those dentists are licensed to
administer it. They have taken courses in how to administer it and the dangers. I would say a pregnant woman is causin her unborn child great distress and maybe disruption to the
baby's brain wave cycle. She may be the parent of a mentally deficient child. It is really no different than taking illegal drugs while pregnant. She should really have no pain if she has a normal pregnancy. Of course, dancing, drinking, loud music and smoke will all cause pain. Who does these women think of, surely not their unborn child. P.S. it is totally
illegal for any "club" to administer such gas. They should
be reported to the Public Health Dept. or the police.
2007-03-24 00:10:40 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
What are the drawbacks of nitrous oxide?
Nitrous oxide:
* is not available in many maternity units in the U.S.
* is tricky to time correctly: the lag time to achieving maximum effect is almost a minute, which means if you start inhaling the gas when you feel the contraction, you may not get enough benefit; continuous use, though, can make you feel dizzy and light-headed and increases the risk of grogginess or losing consciousness
* limits your ability to move about: the mouthpiece or mask is connected to a gas tank or other supply source
* can cause drowsiness, hazy memory of labor, dizziness, pins and needles, or numbness
* poses a small risk of losing consciousness: this is why it's important that you hold the mask or mouthpiece; if you lose consciousness, your hand falls away and the situation rapidly corrects itself
* has the potential for increased problems with sedation and decreasing your blood oxygen level: if used in combination with injected narcotics
* has unknown effects on the alertness of newborns and their ability to interact with their new environment: still, nitrous oxide dissipates rapidly and may not cause any problems.
2007-03-23 22:21:24 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't remember anyone ever offering me laughing gas when I was pregnant for pain relief. You need to consult a doctor on this but you must remember that anything done when pregnant has the same effect on the baby.
2007-03-23 22:21:37 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not sure if there have been many studies on pregnant women and the effects on a fetus if she takes laughing gas on a "recreational" basis. That being said, it is probably not a good idea to take a drug that is not prescribed by a medical professional while pregnant. Common sense...
2007-03-23 22:18:54 · answer #6 · answered by julesl68 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no gas at all (including oxygen) in large quantities are to be inhaled by a pregnant woman. An overdose can harm the baby's development
2007-03-23 22:37:18 · answer #7 · answered by Ca$h 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
pregnant women are not given laughing gas, they are given gas and air.
2007-03-24 07:11:25 · answer #8 · answered by Dreamah 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well i know that i used the gas during labour, but i wasnt laughing lol.
surely its not the same gas...
2007-03-23 22:36:49 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
oh dear stop taking the gas you are not pregnant??
2007-03-23 22:23:39 · answer #10 · answered by S Csparky 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋