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Pregnancy
Opioids are a type of prescription medicine that is commonly used to treat pain. Drugs that fall into this category include morphine, fentanyl, oxycodone, and codeine, to name a few. While these drugs are legal and play a role in pain management,...
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Pregnancy
Occasionally pregnant women may need to take pain medicine. This may be for a back injury, after recovering from surgery, or during a gallbladder attack. Usually, doctors and midwives will try to use medicine such as acetaminophen and heat or...
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Baby
Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS) is the medical term for the set of symptoms experienced by a newborn that is going through drug withdrawal. Exposure to many drugs in utero can lead to NAS, including nicotine, alcohol, cocaine, LSD and opioids....
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Pregnancy
Prescription painkillers are a class of drugs that are used to treat pain. Among the most popular prescription painkillers is the group of medications known as opioids. Common opioids include morphine, oxycodone, and codeine, among others. These...
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Parenting
After a procedure, may people turn to over-the-counter drugs such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen to treat mild to moderate pain. However, after a major procedure or surgery, some people will require stronger medications than what is available...
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Pregnancy
Opioids include prescription medications like oxycodone, morphine, and fentanyl. While these may be prescribed for treating problems like kidney stones or for recovery after surgery, in general the goal is to use these drugs for a brief period of...
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Baby
Opiates include prescription medications like oxycodone, hydrocodone, and codeine. These medications are prescribed to many breastfeeding women for a variety of reasons, including pain control after undergoing a cesarean section. But is it really...
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Parenting
Opiate addictions can be devastating, not only for you but for your entire family. Opiates are used to treat pain, but they can also produce a sense of euphoria, which makes them potentially addictive if they are used over a long period of time....