The primary side effect of maternal narcotic analgesia in the newborn is

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An infant delivered within 1 to 4 hours of maternal analgesic administration is at risk for respiratory depression from the sedative effects of the narcotic. The infant who is having a side effect to maternal analgesics normally would have a decrease in respirations, not an increase. Bradycardia is not the anticipated side effect of maternal analgesics. Acrocyanosis is an expected finding in a newborn and is not related to maternal analgesics.

The Primary Side Effect of Maternal Narcotic Analgesia in the Newborn