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Managing pain following your caesarean

Managing pain following your caesarean

This guide explains how to safely manage pain after a caesarean using paracetamol, anti-inflammatories, and opioids. It includes when and how to take medicines, side effects to watch for, and how to slowly stop taking them. It provides a medication tracker helps you stay on schedule but always recommends asking your doctor if unsure.

Organisation:
Topic:
Target audience:
Women
Service area:
National
Published:
October 2024
Last reviewed:
June 2026