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Breastfeeding on pain meds after c-section

MandylovesTommyMandylovesTommy member
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I had a c-section with my first child, but was planning for vaginal this time.  My doctor told me today that I wasn't progressing and it was looking like I'll have to have a c-section again.  My first child is autistic and I have been very picky about taking any medications during this pregnancy.  I have been planning to breastfeed, and am now worried about the pain meds given after c-section and wondered if anyone knew the side effects to baby.  Will I still be ok to breastfeed?

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  • emolee84emolee84 member
    i didn't have a c-section but i tore pretty badly and was given percocet afterwards and was fine to breastfeed the entire time.
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  • knedellknedell

    Yes, you will be fine.  Your dr will ask you about bfing vs formula feeding and they will prescribe you meds that are safe for baby. 

    May I ask how you are not progressing at 35 weeks that the dr thinks you will need a repeat section?  Seems a bit early to make that judgement...

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  • Mrs.tlcSMrs.tlcS member

    To answer your question first, yes, you can still BF while on ibuprofen and whatever narcotic pain meds they give you (I've had Percocet and Vicodin after my 2 c/s).

    But secondly... if you want a VBAC, don't give up hope! You're only 35 weeks.  There are "safeguards" that the body puts n place with second+ kids, and one of those things is lack of progress before labor. 

    Have you considered using EPO (orally and/or vaginally) to ripen your cervix?

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  • MandylovesTommyMandylovesTommy member
    The doctor said we can wait a couple of weeks more and see if I progress, which I have chosen to do, but to prepare myself for a c-section.  He doesn't want to induce with the VBAC.  I'm hoping I'll make some progress in the next couple of weeks, because I really wanted a natural delivery and have really been preparing for one.  He thinks if I don't show any signs of progression by 37 weeks, I won't without induction.  Thanks for the encouragement, I'm really hoping things will turn around and I'll go into labor on my own.
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