May 2014

Does labor pain medication affect breastfeeding?

Do pain medications given for labor affect breastfeeding? The short answer is yes, they could. Not for all women, but women with exposure to pain medications are more likely to have delayed onset of lactation. The delay could cause problems, supplementation, and higher cessation of breastfeeding. Some will respond to such information with anger or

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