What is important to know about breastfeeding for a caesarean section

The fact is that the baby born by caesarean, has to adapt to the world longer. Therefore, the presence of his mother is extremely important for him at this stage. Do not ignore sleeping together, carrying your baby in a sling, and regular breastfeeding - "skin to skin". It is worth preparing for this process in advance.

Place the baby on your chest 

Of course, with a cesarean, this is unlikely to be possible. Therefore, in this case, the baby can lie on the father's chest. This is an important point because skin-to-skin contact gives the newborn a feeling of care and peace. He feels safe and will definitely not be afraid of much in the future.

Place the baby to your chest 

Of course, if Mom's condition allows it. It is imperative to let your baby feel you are there. Already after two hours the baby can be applied to the breast and make him feel the skin-to-skin contact.

Take care of yourself 

The mistake of many women in labor is that they forget themselves. This cannot be done at once for several reasons. Chief among them is the risk of developing postpartum depression. Because of this, mommy may lose milk, and she herself will simply switch to a mode of life on antidepressants. Avoiding this condition is actually simple. It is enough to eat right, take time for yourself, and also do not forget about light physical activity.

Sleep

After a cesarean section, the body can recover its resources for a long time. Do not discourage this. Sleep is an extremely important source of strength, which regulates both hormonal levels and metabolic rate. It is best to fall asleep with your baby at lunchtime to breathe.

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