Hey, there mommyz! Did you remember our previous video where we discussed postpartum depression and traumatic births and how it can have an impact on your breastfeeding? The type of birth has a possible effect on breastfeeding. The medications used during labor and can have an impact on your breastfeeding journey. For this video, I shared how breastfeeding after a c-section can affect your breastfeeding.
Labor Procedures That May Affect Breastfeeding
One is the C-section, which is becoming very popular in many hospitals nowadays. Why? Because it’s the most convenient! But convenience doesn’t necessarily mean it’s better. C-sections are still unnatural and they strip the opportunities for you and your baby to trigger the needed biological processes for breastfeeding.
Another one to think about is the process of induction. Although you will go through natural vaginal birth, forcing the delivery through induction would mean that you need to load up on those IV fluids. This causes so much water retention to you and your baby! And because of this, both your bodies aren’t prepared for breastfeeding.
Why Is Breastfeeding After A C-Section Challenging?
The instinct of a baby to suck or latch is disrupted because the baby is being taken away from the mom. Moms who undergo cesarean section can experience a delay in milk production.
Only 3.5% of babies are able to latch on to moms during the first hour compared to 71.5% of babies through vaginal birth.
It is important for moms to consider these statistics and information. Plan ahead and talk to your health care provider or OB-GYN. Know the best option and way to work around this.
With the different birthing options available now, which one did you have? Did you know that the type of labor and delivery you had can actually have an effect on your breastfeeding experience? We’d love to know in the comments!
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