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Nursing After C-section

Breastfeeding After Cesarean Delivery

By Shel Franco

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baby "Most nurses will position the baby in a football-style hold for nursing," says Thomson. "It is felt this avoids incision pain. Side lying will allow the mom to rest, not supporting the baby -- especially if in pain -- and allows unrestricted nursing when the baby shows interest. Pillows behind her back supporting her abdomen and between her knees can greatly increase comfort."

Perhaps the worst part about positioning is that it can be difficult for the Cesarean section mother to achieve it on her own. Getting out of bed to retrieve the baby can be very painful and awkward. Each movement can feel stiff and shaky. Don't hesitate to ask someone to bring the baby to you, help you get comfortable and get the baby latched on correctly.

Tips from the Trenches
Confronting these situations, past Cesarean delivery mothers have learned a thing or two about establishing successful breastfeeding relationships. Christine Eastburn of Wilmington, Del. offers this advice:
  1. Get up and out of bed the instant the nurses or doctors let you. Yes it hurts, but it must be done. Getting up the first time is the hardest, but it gets easier with every rising. The more you move, the quicker and easier the recovery.


  2. Don't suffer with the pain. There are a lot of pain killers out there that are safe for the nursing baby. Don't be a martyr. Take the pain killers for as long as you need to. If the majority ofthe pain is dulled, it makes it far easier to nurse and care for your baby. And it helps you to move. And again, the more you move, the better you will feel. And the better you feel, the easier it is to not only nurse, but to feel motivated to keep at it.



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