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Prescription Meds & Breastfeeding

Salamander23Salamander23
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I recently went to the hospital because i had some major bleeding.. Everything is ok, the day before i had carried a BIG bag and I just shouldnt have, it really wore me out and was super heavy, i dont know what i was thinking..

Anyways, the doctor had prescribed me hydrocodones, because they say it gets painful thoughout the pregnancy, with stomach pains from it stretching to just aches/pains all over.. I had told them that i did plan on breastfeeding.. Well my boyfriend told me he heard that if i do take the hydrocodones that i will not be able to breastfeed because it would be in my milk, and kid can not have that.. ?? Does anyone have any comments about this, if it is true or not??

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Re: Prescription Meds & Breastfeeding

  • Sarah5683Sarah5683
    I'm thinking that you're just not supposed to be taking certain Rx's (including Hydrocodone) when you're breastfeeding (and maybe for a short time period before you deliver).

    Isn't that why we have the lovely ability to pump and dump? :-D
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  • Alauren4Alauren4 member

    You are far away from having your baby. I'm sure by that time you won't be taking hydrocodone which is a narcotic. I don't think any OB would give hydrocodone for normal stretching pains related to pregnancy that's obsurd... I wouldn't take it unless it's benefits outweigh the risks. Here is a link:

    https://safefetus.com/search.php/index/details/DrugId/1133/TradeName/Hydrocodone/TradeId/2759

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  • Ladiebug710Ladiebug710 member
    That seems a little strange to me that they would give you narcotics for aches and pains of pregnancy (a lot of which are totally normal).   Chronic use during pregnancy can lead to withdrawal in newborns.  Some will get into the breastmilk, but for short term use (like pain after a C-section) it is generally ok.  But the issue with breastfeeding is only when you take the drugs while breastfeeding, not if you used them previously during pregnancy.

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