C-Section & breastfeeding problem? - Page 2

patch2006uk · Apr 11th, 2012, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by LaRockera

I also ended up having a c-section. I, too, wanted a vaginal delivery, but to be honest, all you want in the end is a safe and healthy baby. So try not to think about it.

You will have absolutely zero problems breastfeeding, just don't stress about it. The only difference is that with c-section, the full, white milk takes about three days to descend, but it doesn't matter, because in the beginning BF is more about bonding than feeding. It happened to me, and when we left the clinic, my bubber had lost the normal, expected 10%. A month later, she's gained more than a kilo.

You will have no problems breastfeeding hon. I promise. I've got an unbelievable supply, and so will you.

This isn't true hun. Regardless of birth type, milk takes 3-5 days to come in. The colostrum is present before then, and provides all the nutrition a newborn needs. BFing isn't just comfort in those early days, it's a shot basically of pure immune system and hormones.

ImmysMom · Apr 11th, 2012, 11:37 AM

I had an emergency c-section and had no problems!

My milk came in early...48 hours after LO was born - the midwife had to point it out to me (I didn't realise that it wasn't normal).

Good luck

LaRockera · Apr 11th, 2012, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by patch2006uk

Quote:

Originally Posted by LaRockera

I also ended up having a c-section. I, too, wanted a vaginal delivery, but to be honest, all you want in the end is a safe and healthy baby. So try not to think about it.

You will have absolutely zero problems breastfeeding, just don't stress about it. The only difference is that with c-section, the full, white milk takes about three days to descend, but it doesn't matter, because in the beginning BF is more about bonding than feeding. It happened to me, and when we left the clinic, my bubber had lost the normal, expected 10%. A month later, she's gained more than a kilo.

You will have no problems breastfeeding hon. I promise. I've got an unbelievable supply, and so will you.

This isn't true hun. Regardless of birth type, milk takes 3-5 days to come in. The colostrum is present before then, and provides all the nutrition a newborn needs. BFing isn't just comfort in those early days, it's a shot basically of pure immune system and hormones.

I was actually told at my clinic that with ladies with a c-section it takes a while for the full-flow milk to descend

, but you're right in that the foremilk that comes initially is full of nutrients.

I'm not a medical professional so I won't swear on what I wrote. You may be right.

The important thing is for the OP to know is that she can BF her baby fine!

xx

patch2006uk · Apr 11th, 2012, 12:58 PM

No worries

I hear alot of women say that they 'had' to supplement because their milk didn't come in for 3 days, but it's just not necessary. Don't want anyone else to fall into that trap

Milk might take a day or so longer after a c-section, but it isn't guaranteed to. Mine came in on day 2, which is really quite early (although he was 18 days overdue!)

Nappies are key-a newborn should poo plenty (colostrum is a natural laxative for clearing the meconium out) and there should be one wet nappy for each day old the baby is (1 wet on day one, 2 on day two, 3 on day three, and so on) until day 6. There should from then on always then be 6 wet nappies and 4+ poos a day, each at least the size of a £2 coin.

Lil_Pixie · Apr 12th, 2012, 08:23 AM

I had an emcs and wasn't able to feed my LO for 4 hrs but we had literally no problems at all.

Also I had very little pain and was able to feed him in any position. The mw's encouraged me to use the rugby ball hold but I couldn't get on with it when they werent there to help me.

LaRockera · Apr 12th, 2012, 13:17 PM

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Originally Posted by patch2006uk

No worries

I hear alot of women say that they 'had' to supplement because their milk didn't come in for 3 days, but it's just not necessary. Don't want anyone else to fall into that trap :

Oh, absolutely! I didn't have to supplement and was not advised to either, but I know many women who do.

And yes, there are so many women who say they didn't have enough milk, and while I don't doubt this may be true in some cases, I truly believe many of them were just given really bad advice.

BintUmmi · Apr 13th, 2012, 02:17 AM

Thank you again for all of your replies!

baby is here, I had her on Wednesday and she is doing well.

She seems to have taken to the breast well, she's passed alot of meconium and apparently colostrum helps with that? so it's a good sign!

I am sure you will be seeing alot more of me around the breastfeeding forum!

Thanks again all xxx

patch2006uk · Apr 13th, 2012, 03:56 AM

Fab news! Colostrum does indeed help clear out all the mec - it's a laxative. Plus sucking helps their digestive system move everything along, so expect lots of poop over the next few weeks

Congrats on your LO, glad all is going well

take it as easy as you can while your body heals

Kirei · Apr 13th, 2012, 05:07 AM

Congratulations!!! So glad the section went well xxx

cassarita · Apr 13th, 2012, 09:54 AM

I had a c-section and breastfeeding was fine!

take comfort that it will be a planned c-section. The hospital I gave birth at were really good with helping breastfeeding. As soon as I got into recovery they started to get him to nurse.

Apr 11th, 2012, 11:37 AM	#12
ImmysMom Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: West Midlands Posts: 395	I had an emergency c-section and had no problems! My milk came in early...48 hours after LO was born - the midwife had to point it out to me (I didn't realise that it wasn't normal). Good luck

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Apr 11th, 2012, 12:58 PM	#14
patch2006uk Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: West Mids, UK Posts: 5,219	No worries I hear alot of women say that they 'had' to supplement because their milk didn't come in for 3 days, but it's just not necessary. Don't want anyone else to fall into that trap Milk might take a day or so longer after a c-section, but it isn't guaranteed to. Mine came in on day 2, which is really quite early (although he was 18 days overdue!) Nappies are key-a newborn should poo plenty (colostrum is a natural laxative for clearing the meconium out) and there should be one wet nappy for each day old the baby is (1 wet on day one, 2 on day two, 3 on day three, and so on) until day 6. There should from then on always then be 6 wet nappies and 4+ poos a day, each at least the size of a £2 coin.

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Lil_Pixie Pregnant (Expecting) BnB Addict Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 4,902	I had an emcs and wasn't able to feed my LO for 4 hrs but we had literally no problems at all. Also I had very little pain and was able to feed him in any position. The mw's encouraged me to use the rugby ball hold but I couldn't get on with it when they werent there to help me.

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BintUmmi Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Egypt Posts: 561	Thank you again for all of your replies! baby is here, I had her on Wednesday and she is doing well. She seems to have taken to the breast well, she's passed alot of meconium and apparently colostrum helps with that? so it's a good sign! I am sure you will be seeing alot more of me around the breastfeeding forum! Thanks again all xxx

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Apr 13th, 2012, 03:56 AM	#18
patch2006uk Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: West Mids, UK Posts: 5,219	Fab news! Colostrum does indeed help clear out all the mec - it's a laxative. Plus sucking helps their digestive system move everything along, so expect lots of poop over the next few weeks Congrats on your LO, glad all is going well take it as easy as you can while your body heals

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Kirei Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: England Posts: 976	Congratulations!!! So glad the section went well xxx

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cassarita Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: AB, Canada Posts: 1,063	I had a c-section and breastfeeding was fine! take comfort that it will be a planned c-section. The hospital I gave birth at were really good with helping breastfeeding. As soon as I got into recovery they started to get him to nurse.

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