Re: [ozmidwifery] asthma in labour

[Honey Acharya]

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]