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neurosurgeon

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Parenting & Pregnancy > Feeding & Breastfeeding Breastfeeding after a C-section

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Everyone knows that breastfeeding is best, and most women intend to breastfeed for at least six weeks after birth. However, breastfeeding after a C-section can present unique challenges to both mother and child. With a little work and a dose of patience, these challenges can usually be overcome, and a happy breastfeeding relationship established.

The first challenge that confronts many mothers after a C-section is pain from the surgery. This can make it difficult to hold the baby in the classic cradle hold, as that uses the abdominal muscles and places pressure on the lower abdomen. Th...

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