It's a pump that drips numbing medication directly to the incision site.
Dr. Julie Gelman in Denver says women used to be sent home with 30 Percocet pills after C-sections. That can set the stage for overuse.
Overdoses are the leading cause of death for new moms in Colorado.
Dr. Gelman says in 1 year, the pain pump is having an impact.
New mom Lauren Beckos says without opioid side effects, she could focus more on bonding with her new baby.
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