Continue to express milk. That means removing milk from your breasts with a breast pump or by hand. And continue to breastfeed often, even if you are supplementing with formula for a few days. Babies who are premature or jaundiced are especially likely to need formula temporarily.
Sometimes a mother has a health condition that may temporarily delay the large increase in milk production usually seen between 3 to 5 days following birth. Have your partner or a nurse help you with positioning pillows. Another position that may be more comfortable is the football hold. Sit somewhat upright in the bed and place the baby on a pillow, between your arm and your side, with your hand cupping the underside of his head.
You might want to bring a few extra pillows from home or a nursing pillow , as hospital pillows are pretty small and flat. Many moms find the side-lying position the most comfortable during the first day or so. Using a small blanket, or pillow — even a rolled up towel — can help protect your incision while you nurse lying down.
Below are step-by-step instructions on getting into the side-lying position in a hospital bed after a c-section:. You can either roll your body forward to latch, or pull the baby toward you. If you are told that supplements are medically necessary, request that they be given via cup or feeding syringe rather than a bottle to avoid the risk of nipple confusion.
You can request that your doctor provide written orders that the baby is to be breastfed, and have no artificial nipples of any kind no pacifiers or bottles and that IF supplements are medically required, they should be given by an alternative method rather than by bottle.
The abrupt hormonal shift that occurs at the separation of the placenta from the uterus is what signals your milk to come in. Moms who have stressful births cesarean or vaginal tend to have their milk come in a little bit later.
Your milk may come in anywhere from day 2 to day 6 usually around days If your milk is slow coming in, try not to worry, but put baby to breast as often as possible and stay in contact with your lactation consultant so she can monitor how baby is doing. This is the early, thick, rich milk that is high in nutrients. Colostrum is all a healthy full-term baby needs. Around 3 to 5 days after birth, your milk will come in.
But some things may delay your milk from coming in. These include:. Milk supply depends on demand, or milk removal from the breast. Some women find that C-sections delay breast milk production , but rest assured that your milk will come in eventually. In the meantime, have lots of skin-to-skin contact with your newborn, and try nursing as frequently as possible.
The football hold, in which the baby is tucked beside you, will probably be easier for now. You can also try breastfeeding while lying down. Ask a nurse, midwife, or lactation consultant to help you figure out the easiest breastfeeding position for you.
It's always great to have someone assist with housework and baby care during those first weeks home, but if you've had a C-section, it may be very necessary. Line up help from your spouse, your relatives, or friends to ensure you keep up with breastfeeding after a C-section. It's also vital to nurse every two to three hours to prevent engorgement. Hopefully, this bonding time with Baby will become a calming and relaxing part of your day. Many moms wonder, does breastfeeding help you lose weight after a C-section?
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