After giving birth, feeding the baby is the most important thing for women. Moreover, nowadays mothers hope to encourage their children to drink breast milk, which is very beneficial for them. Many people believe that having a cesarean section can affect milk secretion and that babies can only drink formula milk, but this claim has no basis. So, how long can I start breastfeeding after a cesarean section?
After a cesarean section, women usually start breastfeeding around three to four days postpartum. During the days before starting breastfeeding, the mother should take some measures to promote the secretion of milk, such as letting the baby suck on the nipple. Even if there is no milk, mothers who have had a caesarean section should let their baby suckle on the nipple about 6 hours after birth. This is because the baby's sucking helps promote the secretion of milk by mothers. By sucking on the baby, the mother's body can secrete more prolactin, thereby increasing the secretion of milk.
Women who have had a cesarean section can also apply hot compress to the breasts, which helps with blood circulation and makes the breasts smoother. It can also alleviate breast swelling and pain. Pregnant women who want to start breastfeeding as soon as possible can also drink some milk soup, such as pig trotter soup, crucian carp soup, etc., which have good lactation effects. Mothers also need to maintain a good mood to avoid being anxious and angry, which may affect milk secretion.
