Oral non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (single dose) for perineal pain in the early postpartum period
Francesca Wuytack, Valerie Smith, Brian Cleary
Abstract
Many women experience perineal pain after childbirth, especially after having sustained perineal trauma. Perineal pain-management strategies are an important part of postnatal care. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are a commonly-used type of medication in the management of postpartum pain, and their effectiveness and safety should be assessed. This is an update of a review first published in 2016.
Topics & Concepts
MedicinePostpartum periodPlaceboChildbirthClinical trialPregnancyRandomized controlled trialBreastfeedingObstetricsAlternative medicinePediatricsInternal medicineGeneticsPathologyBiologyPregnancy-related medical researchAnesthesia and Pain ManagementPregnancy and Medication Impact