Breastfeeding After a C-Section
If you’re concerned about breastfeeding after a C-Section, don’t be. There are no breastfeeding complications that can’t be overcome.
However if you are experiencing difficulty breastfeeding, here are some things that may help you.
If you’ve made the decision to breastfeed it’s important to start breastfeeding as soon as possible. It may take a day or two for your milk to come in but this is all the more reason to begin breastfeeding right away. Upon starting to breastfeed your baby will be getting mostly colostrum but this is even better than the milk for baby, so definitely begin breastfeeding right away and don’t be afraid to ask for help if you need it.
Breastfeeding also helps with your recovery as baby’s suckling will help to shrink your uterus back to its normal size helping you quickly lose your pregnancy weight. It’s beneficial for both you and baby.
Will Breastfeeding be Painful?
The medications that you are given for pain won’t negatively affect your baby so take them if you’re uncomfortable feeding. Your baby may seem a little sleepy at first but the tiny amount of medication that gets into your milk is not enough to hurt your baby.
As you begin breastfeeding always position baby away from your incision. For most women the clutch hold and side lying positions will be the most comfortable. You’ll also find that a c-section abdominal binder will help lessen the pain of movement and help you get into a comfortable position much easier.
For additional comfort and less stress on your back try using a pillow to bring baby up to your height. Leaning over baby to feed can put undue stress on your back. Also your baby should be lying on her side to feed, not on her back.
Once you return home from the hospital, use a breast pump to maintain your milk supply and prevent engorgement. In fact breast pumps, like the Avent Breastpump
Don’t let having a c-section prevent you from breastfeeding. This is your most precious baby’s birth, it should be a rewarding one for both of you and breastfeeding I’ve heard many women say, can be one of the most rewarding experiences they’ve ever had. It certainly was for me 
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