Cesarean Section Support Thread September 2005 - Page 7

[soccerchic21]

Originally Posted by chantald

I never realized that c/s babies were less likely to be nursed.. I wonder why? Is it because of the trauma of the birth? The drugs affecting when the milk comes in? The high likely hood that the baby will need NICU care? PPD? Antibiotics?

I actually had an easier time nursing my c/s baby. He was my second though and I had nursed my first through my whole pregnancy so I did have a few good factors on my side. But his latch was perfect and he nursed like a champ from the first time.

[Ben's Mommy]

Oops, I forgot we were in October! I've started a new thread, so this one won't get so long and overwhelming for newcomers. Everyone please check in on Octobers new thread! http://www.mothering.com/discussions....php?p=3874957