ReviewAnimals : an open access journal from MDPI2022
Analgesia during Parturition in Domestic Animals: Perspectives and Controversies on Its Use.
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- How Do Women and Domestic Animals Share Parturition Pain? A Systematic Review.Animals : an open access journal from MDPI · 2026Review
- Reproductive efficiency and longevity of gilts and sows in group housing and free-farrowing systems versus traditional crate systems in tropical environments.BMC veterinary research · 2026Article
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- Failure in the mother-young communication in domestic mammals: endocrine and behavioral aspects.Frontiers in veterinary science · 2025Review
- Clinical interpretation of body language and behavioral modifications to recognize pain in domestic mammals.Frontiers in veterinary science · 2025Review
- The neurobiological basis of emotions and their connection to facial expressions in non-human mammals: insights in nonverbal communication.Frontiers in veterinary science · 2025Review
- Pain Assessment in Cattle by Use of Numerical Rating and Visual Analogue Scales-A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Animals : an open access journal from MDPI · 2024Review
- Assessment of the nociceptive response to the use of cannabidiol alone and in combination with meloxicam through infrared pupillometry in female dogs undergoing elective ovariohysterectomy.Frontiers in veterinary science · 2024Article
- Administration of ketoprofen in postpartum sows to control the incidence of post-parturient disorders and improve piglet survival rate.Animal bioscience · 2023Article
- The Role of Oxytocin in Domestic Animal's Maternal Care: Parturition, Bonding, and Lactation.Animals : an open access journal from MDPI · 2023Review
- Clinical Experiences and Mechanism of Action with the Use of Oxytocin Injection at Parturition in Domestic Animals: Effect on the Myometrium and Fetuses.Animals : an open access journal from MDPI · 2023Review
- Mother-Young Bonding: Neurobiological Aspects and Maternal Biochemical Signaling in Altricial Domesticated Mammals.Animals : an open access journal from MDPI · 2023Review
- Factors Associated with Farrowing Duration in Hyperprolific Sows in a Free Farrowing System under Tropical Conditions.Animals : an open access journal from MDPI · 2022Article
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9 authors at 7 institutions in 5 countries.
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Abstract
This article analyzes the physiological role of pain during parturition in domestic animals, discusses the controversies surrounding the use of opioids, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), and local analgesics as treatments during labor, and presents the advantages and disadvantages for mother and offspring. Labor is a potentially stressful and painful event, due to the contractions that promote expulsion of the fetus. During labor, neurotransmitters such as the prostaglandins contribute to the sensitization of oxytocin receptors in the myometrium and the activation of nociceptive fibers, thus supporting the physiological role of pain. Endogenously, the body secretes opioid peptides that modulate harmful stimuli and, at the same time, can inhibit oxytocin's action in the myometrium. Treating pain during the different stages of parturition is an option that can help prevent such consequences as tachycardia, changes in breathing patterns, and respiratory acidosis, all of which can harm the wellbeing of offspring. However, studies have found that some analgesics can promote myometrial contractility, increase expulsion time, affect fetal circulation, and alter mother-offspring recognition due to hypnotic effects. Other data, however, indicate that reducing the number of uterine contractions with analgesics increases their potency, thus improving maternal performance. Managing pain during labor requires understanding the tocolytic properties of analgesics and their advantages in preventing the consequences of pain.
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