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Narcotic analgesics are systemic medications that mimic your body’s own endorphin (pain relieving substance). The medication is injected by needle into the mothers thigh, or it is administered through her IV fluids. There are a variety of medications that are used this way in labor. They fall into the categories of tranquilizers, sedatives and narcotics.
