I have to get two wisdom teeth removed. They became infected during my pregnancy, and I've waited this long to have them removed so that I can get anesthesia during the procedure. I've been nursing two months, so I can pump and bottlefeed, but will I be able to breastfeed post-op while taking prescribed pain meds (I'm talking about vicodin or percocet, not tylenol). Thanks
2006-11-04 12:43:27 · 10 answers · asked by lunachick 5 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Medicine
Talk with your doctor or pediatrician in specific to see what they say. I had a c-section and was given vicoden and 800mg motrin while I was nursing(Both c's, breastfed 2 different times). I was told that it was safe to nurse, that not enough medicine would pass through to harm the baby. Plus it is only for a short time. Only take what you need. You can also express milk after pumping and feed the baby pre-pumped and stored milk for a few days if that would make you feel better.
The doctors were very careful with any other medications I was given. I had to have a gastroscopy and was told not to breastfeed for 24-48 hours after that because of the drugs I was given. So make sure to check on the anesthesia that you're given.
2006-11-04 14:08:39 · answer #1 · answered by busymama 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The safest bet would be to pump first thing in the morning. Narcotic analgesics fully metabolize through your system quite rapidly, so the amount of narcotics transferred through breast milk after a good nights' sleep is so small it probably won't pose any harm to your child. To be honest with you, I'd be more concerned about passing on the other more harmful chemicals found in the painkillers such as acetaminophen and ibuprofen. These drugs can be more damaging to the human body than the narcotic itself. But it's always a good idea to contact a medical professional before taking any chances. If you look somewhere on the first one or two pages of your local white pages there should be a poison control hot line. They do have nurses on call 24/7 for both emergencies and non-emergencies. I am sure they would be more than happy to answer your question. Good luck! Ciao!
-C
2006-11-04 14:00:52 · answer #2 · answered by Carson 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to pump as much as you can, even after feedings to put away a supply for the time of the operation and the post op time.Breast milk can be frozen in serving sized bottles and warmed in warm water. Do not microwave. Those medications will go through into the breast milk. Many women pump enoigh to go back to work for a 8-10 hour day.Start a frozen collection now. Then you can pump amd dump while you are on meds.
2006-11-04 12:53:02 · answer #3 · answered by science teacher 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not recommended as the drug will be passeed onto the baby. There may be some pain killers that are more appropriate your Dr is the best person to talk to about this. But here is a website to check out in the mean time.
2006-11-04 12:54:26 · answer #4 · answered by FX_Make-upArtist 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree totally w/ the first answer!!!
Probably not-- if you can pump and freeze enough breast milk to last a few days while you get through the worst of it, that is your best bet.
2006-11-04 15:01:22 · answer #5 · answered by C.J. W 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably not-- if you can pump and freeze enough breast milk to last a few days while you get through the worst of it, that is your best bet.
2006-11-04 12:52:25 · answer #6 · answered by tsopolly 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best person to ask this question of is your OB/GYN or the baby's peditrician.
2006-11-04 12:52:54 · answer #7 · answered by Sugarbear, Firewalker, NikiBlu 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
anything you take in, your baby does to. if you have to use painkillers, bottle feed with formula. if you can take the pain, which isn't too bad, you're ok.
2006-11-04 12:54:36 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
WHAT AN UGLY BABY
2006-11-05 06:11:33 · answer #9 · answered by lord bacon 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
they pass thru breastmilk you retard. so NO. unless you want a crackbaby.
2006-11-04 14:54:45 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 4⤋