Oxycodone and breastfeeding!

So, I hadn't intended on breastfeeding. My son was born Monday and has been on formula. My husband and I talked about it and we decided to give breastfeeding a try. He was 4 lbs 15 ounces when he was born and I know that breastmilk is the best for him!

But.....I've been taking 5 mg oxycodone since Wednesday for the pain of the c-section.

Can I still breastfeed or how long should I wait?

It is still safe to breast feed! I did from the start with my son and he was born via csection.

Yes you can.

They gave me oxycodone in the hospital after my baby was born and said I could breastfeed after taking it.

Yes! It's safe to take while breastfeeding  

Safe! Dd was 4lb 13oz when she came home from the hospital! 14 months later and were still going strong 

I wouldn't....
and really Oxycodon?.........

I really don't understand why they would give you that......

Congrats on making a wonderful choice mama   something you'll never regret!!!

<blockquote><b>Quoting Mommy2a Prince&Princess:</b>" I wouldn't.... and really Oxycodone?......... I really don't understand why they would give you that...... "</blockquote>




You're not serious are you?

They prescribed it to me too. Had it with my first son too. I noticed that when I stopped taking it he became more fussy so I haven't taken it yet! If I had the pain, I would take it but I just have a bit of sinus headaches (can't take meds for congestion   ) so I'm taking the motrin.

Nervous to take it!

Quoting Mommy2a Prince&Princess:" I wouldn't.... and really Oxycodone?......... I really don't understand why they would give you that...... "

It's safe while breastfeeding, completely safe. An I'm pretty sure they gave it to her because she was in a lot of pain!

Quoting Mommy2a Prince&Princess:" I wouldn't.... and really Oxycodone?......... I really don't understand why they would give you that...... "

In case you didn't realize.. a csection is a MAJOR abdominal surgery involving 2 incisions. It is going to HURT! It is perfectly safe to take.

Its better to take that than have pain affecting your life!

Quoting Kristen Parris:" In case you didn't realize.. a csection is a MAJOR abdominal surgery involving 2 incisions. It is going ... [snip!] ... 2 incisions. It is going to HURT! It is perfectly safe to take. Its better to take that than have pain affecting your life!"

This.
I was given Percocet every few hours for 4 days post delivering via c-section, andthen took Vicodin for two weeks after at night to help me sleep.
Baby was fine.

Quoting Mommy2a Prince&Princess:" I wouldn't.... and really Oxycodone?......... I really don't understand why they would give you that...... "

Because I had my uterus cut open, a baby ripped out, and then 17 staples put into my abdomen. -__- It's pretty painful if you ask me.

And thanks, ladies! I just pumped and got a few ounces out. I fed him an ounce and he LOVED it. He ate better than he has in the past two days. Definitely glad I decided. Plus, my boobs feel so much better now.

<blockquote><b>Quoting Tiger Lily ♥:</b>" Because I had my uterus cut open, a baby ripped out, and then 17 staples put into my abdomen. -__- It's ... [snip!] ... he LOVED it. He ate better than he has in the past two days. Definitely glad I decided. Plus, my boobs feel so much better now."</blockquote>


Ya I realize that but oxycodon..... Just seems a little intense to me.
I did a project on oxycodone in school and I would NEVER even think of taking that drug let alone while breastfeeding.

But congrats on the new baby!
And good for you for breastfeeding. It definantly is better for baby