You might not have foreseen it, but the delivery ends in caesarean section. That is not an impediment to breastfeeding your baby, although the discomfort of the wound can make it a little more difficult (just a little, or maybe not). That is why we ask ourselves, What is the best position to breastfeed after a C-section?
Because we will not be able to incorporate immediately due to the effects of anesthesia, so that we will be lying down or semi-incorporated. These are the different ways you can put the child to the chest to get him to take his first food and start breastfeeding.
With mom lying on her back, the companion can place the baby on the chest, face down, horizontally (crossed) above the belly so that it does not touch the wound.
With the mother lying on her side, she and the baby must face each other, with cushions behind their backs that provide them with stability and comfort. The companion will place the baby with the mouth at the level of the nipple. A cushion between mom's knees will help the abdominal area relax in this posture.
Sitting or semi-incorporated with a cushion on the belly (or a lullaby, a blanket ...). Thus the baby is placed at chest level while protecting the wound.
Sitting or semi-incorporated with the baby under the arm in the "rugby ball" mode. With the child's feet towards the back (the legs are prevented from touching the belly wound) and the baby's head held by mom's hand or thanks to the help of the companion if the arm gets tired.
Remember, milk does not take longer to rise after a C-section, but that could happen if the baby takes time to breastfeed. Therefore, the ideal would be for the baby to be with his mother right away, in skin-to-skin contact, as if he was born vaginally. Unfortunately, not all hospitals allow it.
But, more or less late, After a C-section you can put your baby to the chest in different positions that do not bother you and thus start breastfeeding, which will be the best for you and the baby. Do not deprive yourself of using cushions that make your posture more comfortable.
