Which of the Following Is TRUE of the Use of Anesthetics

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is TRUE of the use of anesthetics in childbirth?

A) If administered early in labour,anesthetics may inhibit uterine contractions and prolong labour.
B) Research shows that high doses of epidural anesthetics have no negative effects on the infant.
C) Anesthetics in the mother's bloodstream cannot pass through the placenta to the infant.
D) Anesthetics help the mother push the baby out of her body more effectively.