How to manage agitation in a pregnant woman

THIS PAGE IS UNDER CONSTRUCTION   1. Diphenhydramine has no proven risk of humans in pregnancy, so, in mild agitation, oral or IM diphenhydramine may be sufficient (Aftab and Shah, 2017). 2. In more severe cases, an antipsychotic can be used. Haloperidol is commonly used for this purpose (Aftab and Shah, 2017). 3. Benzodiazepines should…