postop/breastfeeding

does anyone know if post po patients have issues with breast feeding?
im on prenatal pills. b6 . b12
i just wanna make sure my baby has all her nutrients :)
thanks in advance

I have heard from many ladies on this board who have been very successful breastfeeding! I plan to nurse as well!!
Beth

i really really wanna breast feed my girl..
i have a 6 year old that i couldnt.. they said his trigger was too high and my nipple was too short. he couldnt latch.
i hated the nipple shield.
when he couldnt latch.. i chose to pump but couldnt keep up. my boys nick name was greedy piggy.. lol

I've nursed 2 post op, one for 18 months and currently nursing my 17 months old. They have never had formula.

I have never heard of a high trigger. You can try different positions and even force more breast in the mouth if you have problems. If you are determined to breastfeed then try to stay away from formula for at least 6 weeks....or forever LOL Every bottle of formula you give your baby is less your breast will make.

Good luck! You CAN do it!

I have two post op babies.

My current nursling is 100% breastfed, she has not had a drop of formula.  She is healthy, growing well and extremely spoiled LOL



My preop baby received supplemental formula b/c I did not make enough milk,  as was my first post op baby also.

Hijack-- Jen they are so cute. She has those nursey cheeks. Congratulations on exclusively breastfeeding! It is a great accomplishment.

Many women have success breastfeeding.  Your postop status shouldn't deter you in most cases.  May I add a little advice?  Make sure the nurses know that you do not want any bottle or fake nipple introduced to your baby in the hospital.  I wasn't given a choice, and I will forever kick myself for not telling them ahead of time! 

yes any advice is good :)
thank you ladies.. i was so worried about it :) 

I breastfed Elijah for nine months.  He and I were both fine nutritionally.  If you run into any problems, don't hesitate to call a lactation consultant--they are angels and can help you through anything.  Good luck!