Personally, I am slightly intimidated by the pain that comes along with childbirth. So, I'm glad I've never been pregnant, especially now! One of the narcotic pain relievers that's commonly used to make epidurals, or IV medication administered through the spine, is called "Fentanyl Citrate;" as a Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT), I have made many epidurals for maternity units in the past. Well, the FDA reported more drug shortages yesterday, and Fentanyl was on their list. Certainly, hospitals are developing alternative protocols, in the interim ;-)
Good luck, pregnant ladies!
Click the title (Epidurals available when you need it?) above for FDA details.
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