Comments on: Breastfeeding Basics: Ten Tips on How a Pregnant Woman Can Prepare for Breastfeeding

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Breastfeeding Education — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 16:29:36 +0000

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By: Angela White, J.D., breastfeeding counselor

Angela White, J.D., breastfeeding counselor — Mon, 26 May 2008 23:34:07 +0000

Both good pieces of advice, Janya! As always women should consult their doctors (and La Leche League leaders and lactation consultants) about any medications and their effects on breastfeeding. The general rule with anesthesia is that women can breastfeed as soon as they are alert enough and able to hold the baby. Certain breastfeeding positions (like the football hold) might be more comfortable for women who have undergone a c-section.

Probiotics are a great idea for preventing thrush when mother and/or baby have had antibiotics at any point during breastfeeding.

By: Janya

Janya — Mon, 26 May 2008 19:03:44 +0000

AND find out how a C-section (whether you expect to have one or not) can effect your efforts to breastfeed. My baby and I were pretty dopey after the c/s from all the drugs and, while I am thrilled that he nursed within 30 minutes of birth, I am sad that they gave him sugar water the next day to try to get him to nurse. He was tired (!) and just needed to sleep, but instead they insisted he was a “lazy sucker” (they love to throw that around) and wanted him to nurse per their (the nurses’) desires and not his. They got me all nervous because I didn’t know what to expect. Educate yourself on newborn nursing behavior if you can. ]

Also, brush up on your pro-biotics before the birth just in case you have a c/s (check with your provider on dosage, of course). Doing so would have helped me thwart off the nipple yeast that resulted from all the antibiotics used during the surgery…which resulted in 8 weeks of thrush for me and my babe …but we made itand have been going string for 10 months

Gee, I guess that sounds like a bit of a tirade, but it’s only meant to inform and encourage!

Janya

By: 10 tips to prepare for breastfeeding

10 tips to prepare for breastfeeding — Mon, 26 May 2008 18:09:15 +0000

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