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F/U to my post a couple of months ago about LLL

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I posted a while ago about one of the leaders at LLL telling one of the Moms that she'd better have a VBAC or the anesthesia used during her c/s would cause major issues with BFing. 

Well, that mom was at the meeting today. She had a RCS, and her little boy is nursing like a champ. She thanked me for speaking up for her. I am disappointed that the leader who made the comment wasn't there today to hear about her experience which was very good!

Now, we just need to tell Moms that need a c/s how to make BFing easier, not that a c/s will automatically mean failure. Because it doesn't! 

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Re: F/U to my post a couple of months ago about LLL

  • iris427iris427 member
    I want to punch that LLL leader.  Good to hear things are going well for that mom, and I'm glad you spoke up for her. :)
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  • Uiowachick01Uiowachick01
    WOW!  Super said that she said that.  While having a c-section can effect a mamas initial BFing it does, by no means she will not be able to BF her LO.  Some mamas BF just wonderfully!  Shame on her.
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  • faith194faith194
    imagepepomntpat:

    Now, we just need to tell Moms that need a c/s how to make BFing easier, not that a c/s will automatically mean failure. Because it doesn't! 

     Amen!

    My initial issues with bfing had nothing to do with my csection. DS had a wicked overbite and could not latch for anything.  Now, my milk didn't come in until 5 days later, but I doubt that had anything to do with how I gave birth.

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  • Ardmhs83Ardmhs83 member
    Good for you!  I had a c section and went on to breastfeed for 9 months!  My section caused no problems whatsoever with nursing!
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  • shouldbworkinshouldbworkin

    Wow, that is SO misinformed!  And, shouldn't LLL be supportive vs. telling a woman their doomed before they even start?  Sheesh!

    FWIW, my milk didn't come in until day 5 with DS after a c/s ... he still nursed fine.  It came in on day 2 with DD after a RCS and she nursed fine for 13 mos. 

    DS1 age 7, DD age 5 and DS2 born 4/3/12
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  • capuletcapulet member
    Good for you and for her!  And that LLL leader should see my DD who nursed for 21 months and DS who is doing great so far - both c/s babies.  I've had fewer issues BFing than a lot of moms I know who had vaginal births.
    DD born 10/10/07 * DS born 11/25/11 * #3 due 3/9/2015
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