Post Cesarean Pain Management- percocet

[Mrs_Rusty]

Is 5/325 percocet short term, post cesarean q5-6h for severe pain safe while exclusively breastfeeding a newborn

[admin]

Mrs. Rusty: In general we consider it safe to use this dose postpartum. Just watch your infant for sleepiness, difficulty to arouse, poor feeding, constipation.

I really doubt you will ever see this, but just be advised. In general this is a small dose, so I think it will be just fine.

Lastly, Only use it when you need it.



Tom Hale Ph.D.
InfanrtRisk Center