Have you breastfed successfully. When will they bring you the baby to be feed after the surgery?
2007-09-29 10:32:43 · 7 answers · asked by regie 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
If you are serious about breastfeeding you will want the nurses to bring you the baby to latch on within the first hour. Then tell all of your nurses you will be breastfeeding and they should not give the baby a bottle. Trust me, it will lead to nipple confusion.
Wait until the baby is 4 - 6 weeks to try a bottle. (But also don't wait much past that time frame because the baby may not want to accept a bottle after that time frame).
Consider going to local breastfeeding groups at first to make sure the latch on is correct. If you have any pain something is not right and they can help you fix it. People think breastfeeding is "natural" therefore "easy". It is a learned skill for both of you.
I breastfed 2 and and had 2 c-sections. I was very happy with my choice. Good luck but please listen to my advice. It will make things smoother for you and your baby!
2007-09-29 10:46:06 · answer #1 · answered by ADC 2 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I had two c-sections, both emergancy's, both very different reasons and successfully breastfed both my children exclusively for the first 6 months and weaned them completely at 1 year.
With the first I had a section after 4 hours of pushing ... they decided she was too big. I had complications with the epidural & spinal so I had to have general anestitic, my husband couldn't be there with me because I was put under. They gave the baby to him to hold until I came out of the recovery. Then when I came to they gave me her to nurse as soon as i was in my room.
With the second, I had an emergancy c-section, because I was leaking amniotic fluid. She was premature and was feed through a tube and then so I could get her home quickly she was initially bottle fed my breast milk,I was able to put her on the breast for every other feeding. I pumped like crazy, every time she ate, I pumped. It built up my supply and when I got her home I was able to begin breast feeding.
It's all how determined you are and all about the support you get. Under whatever circumstances, if you really want to nurse you will succeed. There are all sorts of breastfeeding support groups out there to help you on your journey.
Good luck!
2007-09-29 11:37:46 · answer #2 · answered by Lisa 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My son was brought to me right away in recovery. I was able to feed him with help from the nurses. I had preeclampsia and had to be on magnesium sulfate, which makes you feel like you are totally out of it! But, the nurses were awesome AND while I stayed longer in the hospital (because of c section) it was really nice because the lactation consultants helped a TON! I called them all the time, but that's what they are there for and when you get home, you are on your own! Also, previous poster is right, do not give your baby a bottle until well established with bf. They may not want to go back to breast.
2007-09-29 15:13:14 · answer #3 · answered by andmic510 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I did, but it was over 12 yrs ago so i am not sure how soon after they sewed me up it was. I know right after he was born they put him by my head so i could see him, then took him while they finished sewing me up. I know it was shortly after i got to my room that they brought him to me to try breast feeding and he took to it right off with no problems. They had given him a pacifier between times so he was sucking away already.
Because he was so big he ate more then i was able to keep up with. He was 10 lbs 10.5 oz at two wks late. Literally eating every hour and i just could not keep up with him. After 3 months i switched to formula and it was more bearable.
This time around we are going for a VBAC (vaginal birth after cesarean), so far so good. She is much smaller then my son was and we are at 39 wks and 2 days today.
2007-09-29 11:05:57 · answer #4 · answered by ~Angel Eyed Pookie~ 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I had an emergency c-section so they had to put me out and it took a couple of hours before I was able to feed my baby. I produce enough breast milk to mostly feed my baby but sometimes have to supliment with formula. only about once a day though. good luck!
2007-09-29 11:26:34 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Generally they try to get baby to latch on soon after being born.
I breastfed after my first two c-secs without too much problem.
2007-09-29 10:36:48 · answer #6 · answered by Amanda 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
my baby was brought to me the minute i was wheeled into the recovery room. I have successfully breasfed my children and all of them were born via c-section.
2007-09-29 10:36:29 · answer #7 · answered by Wishmaster 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
They will bring baby right after his or her bath and weight & length, etc. You can nurse if you like, and then they will let you rest 4-8 hours, and if baby acts hungry they will give them a little glucose water and let them sleep. When baby wakes and he or she is hungry, they bring him or her to you whenever the baby acts hungry. Or you can keep baby in your room in between feedings. I recommend you take full advantage of the nursery. You need sleep and rest in order to recover, and here is a staff of very experienced babysitters available to you. Let them watch the baby. You'll have plenty of time when you get home.
TX Mom
not an expert
2007-09-29 10:41:16 · answer #8 · answered by TX Mom 7 · 1⤊ 4⤋
You will get to breatfeeding in recovery room. I wsih you the best of luck to u and your new baby
2007-09-29 10:40:02 · answer #9 · answered by Julia 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋