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Breastfeeding and OpiatesNow, a Health Minute.It’s normal for new moms to experience pain after a vaginal delivery or C-Section. Your healthcare providermay prescribe an opioid medication to relieve the pain. But if you are breast feeding, is it safe to take thesemedications?All opioids can pass into your breast milk, but the amount varies based on the drug. It’s important for newmoms to take the lowest dose needed for pain relief for the shortest amount of time while breastfeeding. Thisway you can reduce the amount of opioids passing in your breast milk.While you are taking pain medications, watch your baby for any side effects such as being extra sleepy,especially if you are taking these medications for longer than four days.Talk to your doctor about choosing the best pain medication for you so you can get relief while safelybreastfeeding your baby.This program is for informational purposes only. Publisher disclaims all guarantees regarding the accuracy, completeness,or suitability of this video for medical decision making. For all health related issues please contact your healthcare provider.VER60986A EN BreastfeedingAndOpiates.pdf© The Wellness NetworkPage 1 of 1
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