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What is nitric oxide? Nitric oxide is a gas that is inhaled. It works by relaxing smooth muscle to widen (dilate) blood vessels, especially in the lungs. Nitric oxide is used together with a breathing machine (ventilator) to treat respiratory failure in premature babies. Your baby will receive this medication in a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) or similar hospital setting.
There are many advantages of using nitrous oxide for labor analgesia: 1  According to the Journal of Midwifery & Womenâs Health, âNitrous oxide labor analgesia is safe for the mother, fetus, and neonate and can be made safe for caregivers.