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gluten-free Meds Used In Labor & Delivery?

Anya78

By Anya78
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I'm due to give birth any day (hopefully soon, as I'm 8 days overdue!). Can anyone tell me what I should look out for in terms of any drugs or anything they might give me in the hospital during labor and delivery that might not be gluten free? I will tell all the nurses when I arrive that I have celiac and it's in my chart, but I wonder if anyone has any info. on common L&D meds that they know aren't gluten-free.

Thanks,

Anya

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I'm due to give birth any day (hopefully soon, as I'm 8 days overdue!). Can anyone tell me what I should look out for in terms of any drugs or anything they might give me in the hospital during labor and delivery that might not be gluten free? I will tell all the nurses when I arrive that I have celiac and it's in my chart, but I wonder if anyone has any info. on common L&D meds that they know aren't gluten-free.

Thanks,

Anya

Best to check with the anesthesiologist(s) at the hospital. They would know what drugs they use, and what the components are. AFAIK, the drugs used for epidurals and spinals can vary (they use a combination of drugs.) Also ask about the composition of demerol, nitrous oxide, pitocin/oxytocin and cervical gels (used for induction.)

Michelle

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I had our first baby in March. I would suggest getting a hold of the dietican, Labor/Delivery Head Nurse & anesesolgy (I know I butchered that spelling!) ASAP. They need to know BEFORE you get there. I was told to bring my own Tylenol & Advill - they use generics that are NOT gluten free & may not have gluten free on hand. They will not let you use your own unless it is previously established with the L&D head prior to arriving at the hospital.

the actual epidural & pitocin & nubain are all gluten free. the tape is not - so I just had to deal with a minor rash.

Good luck!

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