Paracetamol/acetaminophen (single administration) for perineal pain in the early postpartum period

CONCLUSIONS: A single dose of paracetamol may improve perineal pain relief following vaginal birth, and may reduce the need for additional pain relief. Potential adverse effects for both women and neonates were not appropriately assessed. Any further trials should also address the gaps in evidence concerning maternal outcomes such as satisfaction with postnatal care, maternal functioning/well-being (emotional attachment, self-efficacy, competence, autonomy, confidence, self-care, coping skills) and neonatal drug adverse effects.PMID:34559424 | DOI:10.1002/14651858.CD008407.pub3
Source: Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews - Category: General Medicine Authors: Source Type: research