Breastfeeding-How to Make the Most of Nursing After a C Section-mom's health<br>C-Sections and Breastfeeding<br>Undergoing a Cesarean section has become much more common in recent years, with about 31.9% - or just under a third – of all U.S. births delivered this way. Some women elect to deliver via a scheduled Cesarean section, while others must give birth by C-section due to medical necessity. Oftentimes, this brings up questions about having a C-section and breastfeeding, such as if it’s safe to be nursing after a C-section and how your body will react to the demands of breastfeeding after undergoing surgery.<br><br>It’s important to remember that women who give birth by Cesarean section can breastfeed successfully. While doing so may present certain challenges, such as delayed mother and baby bonding time following birth, nursing after a C-section (or starting to pump) is highly encouraged. Frequent, regular pumping and/or breastfeeding will initiate your milk supply...
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