Flat nipples - what can I do next time round

[Barb Glare]

Hi,
Tell me a bit about your first birth? How did that go? Was she put up onto your tummy, skin to skin? Was she separated from your for any length of time? Did you have pethadine? Or other drugs? Do you have any indications of how your next birth might go?
As Manta said, you can get colostrum into your baby with a cup, spoon or syringe - but with some good planning you might not need that.
Remember - get sue cox's "Mom and baby I can do that and WATCH it! and do a breastfeeding class with ABA.
Warm Regards
Barb

[kyliealysha]

Hi Barb,

I had an emergency c section, so yes she was separated from me. Obvioulsy I also had an epidural before this too but no other drugs.

Do you think this could be a factor? I though if anything it could affect the first feed, but she could attach at all for days....

Kylie

[fionas]

Hi Kylie

I asked the same question a few months ago, so hopefully this thread https://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums...t-nipples.html may be of help to you.

Good luck and best wishes!