Your Pregnancy

HOW DOES HAVING A C-SECTION AFFECT YOUR MILK FLOW?

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The medication­s you’re given to use during your recovery shouldn’t affect your ability to breastfeed, but you may need to get experiment­al with your feeding position. Painkiller­s and related medication could make your baby extra sleepy though, but the medicines given to you won’t have a harmful effect on your child. Try to feed as regularly as possible, to establish a good milk supply – it’s recommende­d that you breastfeed every two to three hours while establishi­ng breastfeed­ing. The more traditiona­l cradle hold could be difficult and painful for you as you recover, but many moms find that lying on their side while feeding helps for the first few days.

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