"In my experience After birth pains last for about two weeks, and I found
that
> using a heating pad and otc medications helped, in the begining (during
the
> first week I took a perscribed medication)  "

An empty bladder also helps.  Ibuprofen, IMO seems to be the best for
afterpains, if you are wanting to avoid narcotics.  600-800mg of Ibprofen
3-4 times a day (not to exceed 300mg/24 hr).  It seemed to get worse with
each baby I had but I agree with the above poster, nursing a healthy baby
is well worth the temporary discomfort.

Maurenne Griese, RNC, BSN, CCE, CBE
Pregnancy & Childbirth Contributing Editor
http://www.suite101.com/welcome.cfm/pregnancy_childbirth
Manhattan, KS  USA
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