Re: [ozmidwifery] asthma in labour

[Janet Fraser]

Thanks, Mary and Honey. I've learnt that it's via IV in large doses. A woman was told by her hb MW she couldn't birth at home and have ventolin via nebuliser as it would stall/halt labour. I can now reassure her that it's not the case. : ) J ----- Original Message ----- From: Honey Acharya To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Friday, October 13, 2006 8:11 AM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] asthma in labour They give injected ventolin before performing some ECV's to relax a uterus do they not? But perhaps intramuscular or intravenous is different to inhaled??? ----- Original Message ----- From: Mary Murphy To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Thursday, October 12, 2006 8:58 PM Subject: RE: [ozmidwifery] asthma in labour Yes, it has been used in a different delivery method, but definitely has been and probably still is, for “calming” contractions.  I am sure some one who is familiar with it will reply. MM   From: owner-ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au [mailto:owner-ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au] On Behalf Of Janet Fraser Sent: Thursday, 12 October 2006 6:29 PM To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Subject: [ozmidwifery] asthma in labour   Hi all, can bronchodilators, particularly ventolin, for severe asthma cause labour to slow or stall? Would it's action of relaxing smooth muscle have this effect on the uterus or is an inhaled drug (even in strong doses) too little entering the bloodstream for an effect? TIA. J For home birth information go to: Joyous Birth Australian home birth network and forums. http://www.joyousbirth.info/ Or email: [EMAIL PROTECTED]