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Open for Obstetrics

OPEN strives to make pain management after giving childbirth easy on you. By working together with your healthcare provider, you can create a pain management plan that will work for you.
Resources for Postpartum Pain
Inpatient Strategies
Non-Pharmacological Strategies
Opioid Prescribing
First-Line Medications for Pain Management
Craft your Pain Management Plan
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Adult Prescribing Recommendations

Use OPEN’s evidence-based prescribing recommendations for tailored pain management after surgery in adult patients.

Managing Pain After Childbirth Toolkit

A practical guide for clinicians to learn more about implementing the COMFORT (Creating Optimal Pain Management for Tailoring Interventions after Childbirth) Clinical Practice Guideline.

Managing Pain After Childbirth

Learn ways to manage pain after childbirth such as: over-the-counter medications, non-medication strategies, and opioids, if prescribed.

Non-Medication Pain Management

Learn how to help manage or reduce your pain and anxiety through various techniques. 

4 Evidence-based Reasons To Improve Opioid Prescribing Practices After Surgery

Explore 4 evidence-based reasons to improve opioid prescribing practices after surgery.