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ana6178
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Moms who have had C-sections and BF......
Hi- I am 30 weeks and am having a c-section at 37 weeks due to a complication. I plan on breast feeding.
How long after your C-section before you could BF? Can I BF a few hours after?
Any advice for me?
TIA!
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Posted 6/7/06 2:50 PM  |
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Freddie
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Re: Moms who have had C-sections and BF......
I had DS at night - and I hadn't slept much in the 2 days before from the contractions, so I was wiped out so did not BF right away (he got 3/4 oz of formula overnight). They brought DS in in the morning and just when I was about to try, my OB called and told the nurses to stop me, b/c he was going to do his circ and wanted an empty stomach. so it was actually just under 12 hours after he was born, but could have been sooner if I asked - I was so tired - but even through that I had a very successful BF situation
one thing I will say...take the percocet if they offer. I was so scared to take it at first, b/c I would pass it to DS through BM. But I couldn't last after the first feeding without it
good luck
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AndreaLMT
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Re: Moms who have had C-sections and BF......
I was able to BF just a couple of hours after I had my C/S.
Message edited 6/7/2006 7:36:51 PM.
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anon
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Re: Moms who have had C-sections and BF......
Message edited 2/8/2007 12:23:50 PM.
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| Posted 6/7/06 4:10 PM |
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groovypeg
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Re: Moms who have had C-sections and BF......
i am so happy to read about this. i have been so afraid of having a c section b/c i really want to breastfeed and was afraid i would not be successful at it. it is reassuring to read everyone's experiences. 
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| Posted 6/7/06 4:23 PM |
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ana6178
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Re: Moms who have had C-sections and BF......
Posted by groovypeg
i am so happy to read about this. i have been so afraid of having a c section b/c i really want to breastfeed and was afraid i would not be successful at it. it is reassuring to read everyone's experiences.
I've been having the same fears.
Thanks ladies for making me feel better.
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MelToddJulia
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Re: Moms who have had C-sections and BF......
I BF Julia like 2 days after I had her. I was in the hospital for 4 days.
ETA: she was in NICU so I didnt get a chance to see her right after, and the nurses didnt ask me if I was BF or not!
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Re: Moms who have had C-sections and BF......
I BF my twins about an hour or two after I delivered.
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| Posted 6/7/06 6:21 PM |
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Kierasmom
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Re: Moms who have had C-sections and BF......
I BF about 3 hours after I delievered. I had no problems at all but I would suggest bringing the boppy-or something like it to the hospital and taking a BF class ahead of time. It will help you a lot.
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| Posted 6/7/06 6:24 PM |
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