Save Opioids for Severe Pain During Pregnancy

March 2015

You'll see more caution about using opioids during pregnancy.

Opioids (hydrocodone, etc) are often considered second-line after acetaminophen for treating pain during pregnancy.

But during EARLY pregnancy, opioids are linked to a small increase in neural tube defects and possibly other birth defects.

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