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Breastfeeding after a C-Section: Resources?

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My bestfriend just had an early emergency C-section due to preeclampsia (sp?).  She was planning to birth at a birthcenter, but is now at a (not very progressive) hospital.  She gave birth this afternoon to a baby boy, 4.5lbs at 34weeks (on the dot).  She's planning to breastfeed, but won't be allowed to see her baby until tomorrow afternoon.  I'd like to gather some resources to help her and to help me know how to support her through what I know is going to be a very difficult time in the weeks and months to come.

 

TIA! 

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 tell her to contract the  laction r.n. at the hospital she is at. if not get her a pump asap. she needs to pump pump pump pump. make sure she is using a hopital grade pump. theyt can give it to her baby via  drops in the mouth and other ways. she may have to keep telling them she wants to bf him through.. she can also have him moved to another care center if they are givng her a tough time. but usually most pre term babies they want to nurse.  good luck to her! <3

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