I found the following on the web. I hope it helps - Blu
Oxycodone has been assigned to pregnancy category B by the FDA. Some combination products that contain oxycodone [such as Percocet (R) and Tylox(R)] are assigned to pregnancy category C. Use of narcotic analgesics in late pregnancy is associated with the risk of neonatal withdrawal. There are no controlled data in human pregnancy. Oxycodone should only be given during pregnancy when there are no alternatives and benefit outweighs risk.
Hello and congrats on your pregnancy!!!
Honey, be proud, because you've handled this situation exactly as you should...your doctors have guided you along, and you've followed their lead.
I would follow your doctor's advice. You will be a big part of this taper, so just keep the lines of communication open with the doc. Most likely, your taper won't allow for too much w/d symptoms, as that's usually not advised during pregnancy...what mom feels, baby feels. Just verbalize your concerns to the doc, and reiterate that you want the taper to be very slow and deliberate. Obviously, the plan isn't to come off all together, with your pain issues, so the taper down can be doable.
You will remain on the drug, again, due to your pain, therefore, MOST likely your baby will have some level of w/d. It's hard to avoid. But, rest assured that the medical team will be prepared and will keep the baby comfy as they taper him/her off (usually with a titrated dose of morphine). The baby will be in good hands, but obviously, the lower your dose, the easier it will be on the baby, w/d wise. It will make baby's taper a little easier too.
Just follow your doc's instructions, and obviously, if you start experiencing uncomfy w/d symptoms, you need to let him know that ASAP. Like I said, just keep the lines of communication open. A slow and gradual taper won't be like you're imagining it will be. You MAY experience some very very mild w/d wymptoms, but not much more I imagine, as docs understand the importance of not allowing an expectant Mom to go through serious w/ds.
Best to you...update us when you can, okay? It will be okay!