Just came home from hospital with newborn. He will not wake up to nurse, have plenty of milk. I was given Norco while in hospital for pain meds after C section
Is it safe to take Norco while breastfeeding?
Question posted by ginad1 on 4 Sep 2011
Last updated on 4 September 2011 by suzanne66
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suzanne66
4 Sep 2011
It is recommended not to breast feed while taking Norco.
https://www.drugs.com/pregnancy/acetaminophen-hydrocodone.html
You should talk to your midwife about what your options are. You could give formula for the next 24 hours, or longer, to allow time for the Norco to get out of your system and in the meantime express milk to help keep your supply going.
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