1. TENS machines and Entonox (gas and air) are safe for your baby, although the entonox may leave you feeling a little light-headed and sick
2. Pethidine – the timing of this drug is significant. If it’s given too close to delivery, it can slow the baby’s breathing and he’s more likely to bne drowsy on arrival. It can take several days for the drug to clear out of his system.
3. Meptid is similar to pethidine, but doesn’t affect your baby’s breathing to the same degree, so it can be given closer to delivery
4. Epidural – your blood pressure can drop, so you and your baby have to be monitored, but other side effects are rare
