5 Essential Tips for Breastfeeding After a C-Section

Breast milk is like your baby’s superfood and health professionals recommend that you breastfeed your baby exclusively for six months. Even after they start eating other foods, it’s best to supplement them with breast milk up to when your child is a year old. However, that doesn’t mean breastfeeding will come easily for everyone. Several factors can influence whether or not your milk comes in – including having a Caesarian section.  How a C-Section Affects Breastfeeding The first thing you should acknowledge is that a C-section is a major surgery that can result in complications. Even though medical staff may encourage people to try breastfeeding within an hour of giving birth, sometimes they’re not able to because they’re recovering from anesthesia. Additionally, while it’s safe to take certain painkillers while breastfeeding, there are specific drugs that won’t be okay for your baby. That means you’ll have to wait until you stop taking them to breastfeed.  According to several studies, having a C-section can delay milk production by a couple of days  – especially if your milk hasn’t come in yet. This issue can be resolved easily for some people but can take more time for others. Having had major surgery,...