Breastfeeding After A Caesarean Tips
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How Long Will It Take?
It might take a little while longer for your milk to come in after a caesarean compared to those who have had a vaginal birth.
Side Lying
Because of your incision, it may be tough to position the baby without hurting yourself. Try nursing from a side-lying position, this will help eliminate any awkward positions.
Nipple Shields
If the medications you are taking are making your nipples so soft that your baby has difficulty latching on, try asking your lactation consultant for a neat little device called a Nipple Shield. It's a plastic cone shaped device that looks like a nipple and fits snugly over yours. This will mimic a hardened nipple and make it easier for your baby to latch on and breastfeed.
Engorgement
After my C-section I found that the medications that I was taking for the pain made it virtually impossible for me to breastfeed. If you are having difficulty breastfeeding and choose to bottlefeed instead, you will have to dry up the milk. A good idea is to place cabbage leaves over your breast for about 2 hours a day. Cabbage contains sulfur which helps to dry up the breast milk.
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