Tristar Stonecrest Medical Center now offers nitrous oxide during labor

TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center’s labor and delivery program now offer nitrous oxide as an alternative to pain medication during delivery. Some women choose nitrous oxide gas instead of – or, in addition to – the more widely used epidural analgesia. To further customize the birthing experience, laboring mothers self-administer the nitrous oxide through an on-demand flow delivery system that can be used in all stages of labor. The level of nitrous oxide delivered to the patient is a less concentrated mixture of 50% nitrous gas and 50% oxygen.

“Many of my patients have expressed interest in pain management alternatives to an epidural, such as nitrous oxide and aromatherapy,” said Dr. Mistye Taylor, OB-GYN at TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center. “Nitrous oxide presents a safe and effective means to make my patients as comfortable as possible while in labor.”

Nitrous oxide has been proven to serve as a safe alternative to intravenous pain medication and epidurals for managing pain during delivery. It is simple to administer and the medication is non-addictive and exits the patient’s system quickly so as to not affect the mother’s or child’s health.

“It’s definitely a patient satisfier,” said Michelle Browning, Director of Maternity Services at TriStar StoneCrest. “The gift of childbirth is one of the most amazing moments in a woman’s life and we want to ensure we create the best possible birthing experience for both mom and baby.”

For more information about TriStar StoneCrest or a free physician referral, please call TriStar MedLine at 615.342.1919 or visit TriStarStoneCrest.com.