Babies whose mothers receive large doses of pain medication during labour often are withdrawn or irritable for days or weeks after birth.

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Large doses of pain medication during labour can cross the placenta and affect the baby's nervous system, leading to symptoms of withdrawal or irritability after birth. This is known as neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS) and can occur with opioids, benzodiazepines, and other pain medications.

Babies Whose Mothers Receive Large Doses of Pain Medication During