What are the signs of morphine overdose in a nursing mother?
• A mother may become so sleepy that she may have difficulty caring for her infant or she may become very constipated. If this occurs, she should call her doctor right away. 8. Should a nursing mother using codeine stop breastfeeding? • No, but she should talk to her healthcare professional. It is important for healthcare professionals and nursing women using codeine or other medicines to discuss the risks and benefits of breastfeeding while using codeine-containing medicines. She should also learn the signs of overdose and watch her baby for symptoms. • Breast milk is the best food for human babies, and mothers and babies gain many benefits from breastfeeding. The beneficial effects of breastfeeding for children are well documented and include lower risks for ear and respiratory infections, atopic dermatitis, gastroenteritis, necrotizing enterocolitis, type-2 diabetes, sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), and obesity. For mothers, benefits of breastfeeding include decreased risk of br
