What are the signs of morphine overdose in infants?
• Increased sleepiness (breastfed babies usually nurse every 2 to 3 hours and should not sleep more than 4 hours at a time) • Difficulty breastfeeding • Breathing difficulties • Limpness in the baby If a nursing baby shows these signs, call the baby’s doctor right away. If you cannot reach the doctor right away, take the baby to an emergency room or call 911 (or local emergency services). 7. 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
