When do i first try to breastfeed?

Question

Hi all. I have a scheduled c section commn up on Sept 5th for my little lady. So how soon after my surgery will they bring her in for me to try and brestfeed?

Answer 1

Good for you for breastfeeding! It's a great thing to do for your baby. Make sure they know that you want to breastfeed. Tell them they will be in BIG TROUBLE if your baby gets a bottle or pacifier. Then tell them that you need them to bring the baby to you AS SOON AS POSSIBLE to breastfeed.

Read kellymom.com for more information on breastfeeding. It's a great website and will answer a lot of questions you may have.

P.S. Don't freak out if it takes a few days for your milk to come in. Since you're having a section it could take a little longer, but don't worry it will come in!

Answer 2

C-section or no c-section you don't give a newborn water as it can cause jaundice, sugar water has also been shown to increase the risks of jaundice although it is still used in some places.

Nursing after a Cesarean Birth

http://www.kellymom.com/bf/start/concern...

First nursing after birth

If possible, the time immediately after your baby is born is a great time to start breastfeeding. You will still be under the effects of the spinal/epidural and probably not yet feeling any discomfort. You will likely have to nurse lying on your back, because of the epidural. Since one arm may be restrained, it may get a little tricky. Try positioning baby lying face down across your b*****s (similar to cradle hold, but baby is higher up and away from your incision, and mom is lying flat). When nursing in this position with a newborn, have someone nearby to make sure baby's nose doesn't get blocked, since you both may be groggy from the meds. Have your partner or a nurse help position the baby, and use lots of pillows around you to help with support.

Nurse early and often

Ideally, you'll want to put your baby to breast within the first hour, but definitely no later than the first 4-6 hours. Studies show that when time to breast is longer than this, babies have more difficulty breastfeeding and engorgement is more severe. If something prevents the baby from being put to breast within the 4-6 hours, you should begin pumping with a hospital-grade breastpump.

Breastfeeding at least every 2 hours during the day with a nighttime span no longer than 4 hours is highly recommended--you're aiming for 10-12 feedings per 24 hours during the early weeks. As long as baby is nursing well, there should be no need for any supplements of any kind (i.e. formula or sugar water).

Answer 3

As soon as possible.

Good Luck

God Bless

Answer 4

You can try to breastfeed immediately if you have movement in your upperbody.  My babies latched on within seconds of being born.

The key here is to make sure you are not numbed from the neck down.  Also it is crutial that you have a VOICE in your birthing process.  Type out a written "birthing plan" and bring it with you to the c-section appointment.  Make sure all parties involved in this c-section read your birthing plan.  The plan should let everyone know that you would like to breastfeed the child as soon as she/he is taken from the womb.

Make sure you assign your partner to be your voice if you are not in a situation to do so.  It is important to remember that this is YOUR BIRTH and you call the shots, not the staff.  Of course, you need to consider alternating your birthing plan should the baby be in need of emergency care.

Answer 5

Usually they give you your baby straight away but aftera c section they may wait for the drugs to wear off and maybe give the baby some water whilst they wait.

Answer 6

when they bring her into the room after they clean her off and u relax for a lil bit

Answer 7

i had an emergency c section and didnt even meet my baby girl until she was about three hours old...i dont believethey gave her any water, and if you make sure they know that ou dont want them to, they wont...they will have to take the baby into the nursery and do tests and stuff, while you are being sewn up and stuff but they should bring her to you once you get in recovery.

Answer 8

I had a c-section and unfortunately didn't even get to MEET my son until he was about 5 hours old. Even though it took that long for me to meet him (trust me, I was VERY upset and complaining to the staff because it was taking so long) they didn't feed him anything in the nursery. He nursed just fine. Just make sure that they don't give the baby ANYTHING in the nursery no matter how long it takes for you to see her. Newborns aren't really hungry anyway (that's one reason it doesn't matter that it takes a few days for your milk to come in) when they are first born.

Good luck, and I hope it doesn't as long as it did for me to meet your daughter.

Answer 9

Depends on the hosital I guess. I had an emergency c-section. The nurse brought my daughter to me as soon as i was back in my room. They stapled me up and took me back to my birthing room, tehn from there transferrred me to teh room i was staying in. then they brought her in to bf. I couldn't though because i was still numb and couldn't pick her up. plus i got nauceous when i tried to sit up.  

Answer 10

I never had a c section but I always ask them when they are done to give her to me because I want to feed her. I love that first feeding, it's so special and such a bonding experience.