Percocet During Pregnancy

I was on vicodin es during my last pregnancy. She will be 4 next month. The medication was fine for me. The baby didn't have any problems from it at all. I have RSD in my right arm and leg and was on a few meds during my whole pregnancy.
Good luck.
K.

During my first pregnancy, I had major surgery that removed a cyst and ovary during my 20th week. The doctor gave me vicodin for the pain. While in the hospital, I tried to be superwoman and not take all the meds, it was my choice on how much I took. I don't like taking the narcotic drugs because they are so addicting, but the pain was more than I could handle. I took it for about two weeks when I returned home, and then switched over to IB profin. The doctors know this concern of expecting moms, and I truly believe that they have the baby's best interest at heart as well as the mom's. Just to let you know, my son did not have any repercussions. He is a delightful, energentic, almost two year old. We thank God that He took such great care of him while he was in the womb.

Acupuncture will not only help with the pain but your ankle will heal faster.
D. Merlin
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They give it to you after delivery in the hospital while breastfeeding. BUT, I wouldn't take it during pregnancy. Just me! I'm paranoid with that stuff !

I would get off them and take enzymes (Papain and bromelain, Trypsin, etc) for the inflammation and ice often for the pain. You may as well get used to some pain and build your tolerance. Child birth is not pain free :-)

In my opinion, I wouldn't take such a strong drug while pregnant. Check into other options. Ask you doctor about acupuncture. I did that while pregnant and it helped. I feel that painkillers are just not good for you. Too many side effects.

R.

Hi S.,
Because of a previously existing medical condition I had to take oxycontin and percocet during my pregnancy. I am now the mother of a beautiful three month old boy who weighs 14 pounds, loves to smile (especially at the ladies), is fantastically alert and responsive and has no health issues except the sensitive skin that goes along with having red hair and blue eyes! (please excuse my first time mom gushing- I can't seem to help myself :))

From my experience I can tell you that being in pain can in fact be more stressful for your baby in utero than taking a moderate dose of a narcotic pain reliever. I actually had to take pain relief because my pain instigated preterm labor and the medication actually protected both me and my baby from the physical stress that was so hard on us both - a surprise to me as I had believed my stoicism was protecting my pregnancy. I am not telling you this to scare you-- far from it. I am an unusual case, but I am sharing my story with you to let you know that the prevailing wisdom that going 'natural' is always best for your pregnancy is not always right, and to reassure you that my baby--who was exposed to much more than the amount of pain reliever you would be taking--is now, as his pediatrician likes to say, 'the picture of infant health.' Most medications are Class C because, and rightly so, it is unethical to do clinical tests on pregnant women. In the end, you just have to take the information you have at hand and listen to your intuition.

Whatever you choose, the best advice I can give is to make your decision and then let yourself be without agonizing. Extra anxiety isn't good for any of us, even when we aren't sharing our bodies with another little person! Good luck and I hope your ankle feels better soon!

Hey S.,
I did the same thing when I was pregnant. I was 6 months as well. They gave me vicodin. I talked to the doctor that prescribed it, the pharmacist and my OB. They all said it was ok. I was careful but my daughter was born just fine. As long as you're in your third trimester it's ok. Get feeling better!
A.

I feel for you. I had terrible Sciatica during my third pregnancy beginning during the 6th month and had to take tylenol with codeine throughout the remainder of my pregnancy and was very worried. I checked with my pediatrician, my pharmacist and re-checked with another ob. My baby was born the healthiest and biggest of all my boys!!! Go figure!