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Mission of Caring

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June 3, 2011

VUMC offers “laughing gas” for childbirth

Vanderbilt is one of three hospitals in the country offering Nitrous oxide for pain management during childbirth.

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By: VUMC News and Communications

Vanderbilt University Medical Center is offering nitrous oxide as a pain management tool for women during childbirth – joining only two other hospitals in the country offering this option.

 


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