About Serenity Nye Expertise Ask any question on a breastfeeding matter. If I don`t personally know the answer I can quickly find it for you from colleagues. Particular Interests: Successful feeding second time round. The worry of "Am I doing it right?" Pains and aches. Ask away.
Experience I have breastfed my daughter for 3 years. I'm a breastfeeding counsellor in the UK, qualifying after training for 2 years.
Organizations I belong to Association of Breastfeeding Mothers
Question I recently gave birth and was given a prescription for Motrin and Percocet to manage the pain after birth (both in the hospital and after). The staff assured me that the medicines would not cross into the breast milk, but everything I've read on the internet cannot confirm this. What do you think?
Thanks...GH
Answer Hi Georgette,
I'm in the UK, so do not know these brands.
Please check the boxes for the active ingredients.
If the Motrin you have contains only Ibuprofen, it is fine for breastfeeding.
I believe Percocet contains Acetaminophen Oxycodone hydrochloride which is a narcotic, and I would NOT recommend it during breastfeeding.
However, you should contact a lactation consultant who can look at the medicines and look up their toxicity in a book called "Hales".
Serenity
