How to feed a baby by caesarean section

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The study found that the starting time of lactation after cesarean section, that is, the time from the delivery of the fetus to the first milk discharge when the parturient consciously inflated and squeezed the breast, is 10 hours later than that of the new mother who gave birth naturally. Moreover, the prolactin level in the body is low. In addition, the body position limitation, pain, psychological factors, etc. after the operation, therefore, The risk of breastfeeding failure within one year after delivery is higher than that of natural childbirth. Now let's talk about how to breast feed during caesarean section

How to feed a baby by caesarean section

1. Lactation is a complex physiological process. Prolactin plays an important role in the initiation of lactation and the maintenance of milk secretion. Frequent sucking of nipple and emptying of breast are important factors to promote prolactin secretion. The content of immune protein that can resist the invasion of external viruses and bacteria is the highest in colostrum within 24 hours after birth, and then gradually decreases. Therefore, early postpartum breast-feeding is the key to promote and protect breast-feeding. The sucking reflex of the newborn is the strongest 20-50 minutes after birth. If we can fully and effectively implement the "three sticking" during this period, that is, chest sticking to chest, abdomen sticking to abdomen, baby mouth sticking to maternal breast, and "three early", that is, early touch, early sucking and early milk opening, it can not only consolidate the sucking reflex of the newborn baby, but also stimulate the nerve endings of the nipple, thus causing the release of prolactin, Make milk secretion ahead of time, improve milk production. Therefore, the new mothers of caesarean section should actively take early contact, early sucking and other lactation techniques to open milk as soon as possible.

2. The pain after cesarean section not only affects the rest and sleep of new mothers, but also produces a series of pain, anxiety, sympathetic excitement, which can inhibit lactation. Especially within 3 days after the operation, abdominal incision pain and discomfort are the most prominent. At the same time, the pain will seriously affect the activities of the new mommy and make her feel inconvenient. This will directly lead to the limitation of breast-feeding posture, affect the baby's nipple, and make the new mother feel powerless, even lose confidence. However, a new mother who has a caesarean section can ask the hospital to provide an epidural analgesia pump. Studies have shown that postoperative analgesia has no adverse effects on new mothers and new babies, and narcotic drugs can not be detected in milk, so it is safe and feasible. It is very helpful for the success of breast-feeding of caesarean section babies.

3. It can make the new mummy have a stable mood, enough sleep and unrestricted activities after the operation. It is conducive to early contact, early lactation, establishment of lactation reflex, prolactin secretion and early onset of lactation.

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The baby's weight is supported by the bed. The new mummy only needs to hold the baby's upper body to reduce her own burden and control the baby's head, so that the baby's breast is close to the mummy's. Baby easy to hold the nipple and areola, effective sucking, this can ensure the effective sucking time, correct sucking nipple and most of the areola, avoid the new mother appear nipple pain and nipple chapped, affect breastfeeding. Effective sucking can also promote milk ejection reflex and prolactin secretion, which is conducive to breast emptying and increase milk secretion. In addition, new mothers have satisfaction in breast-feeding, enhance the confidence in breast-feeding, reduce the phenomenon of milk distension, and promote uterine involution. In short, as long as we can maintain a good attitude, breast-feeding as soon as possible, appropriate analgesia, take the right position, any new mother of caesarean section can successfully breast-feeding.