What type of pain med in labor used?

[Daynamyte]

After attending an all day pain conference, I learned that what we are using on our unit is "old school" thought. We use Stadol and Fentanyl. I understand from this conference that Stadol is a bad choice. I would just like to know what other hospitals are using as the main meds for pain in labor. Can anyone respond?

[SmilingBluEyes]

We do not use Demerol at all on my floor, and have not for years. Besides all of the above, it lowers the seizure threshold in healthy people. Obviously NOT ideal med to use when so many others exist that are better and safer.