Women often ask what they can use for pain during pregnancy and breastfeeding
February 2012
Please see the September 2013 safety information regarding neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome
Acetaminophen is usually a good place to start for mild to moderate pain. Explain that it's not linked to birth defects...and isn't a problem for breastfed infants.
NSAIDs (ibuprofen, etc) should usually be avoided during pregnancy.
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