The ob I have now is the 5th one I have encountered during my birthing history and I have discussed with all of them their views on c-sections.
My ob addressed all of these points: breastfeeding - no problem; no evidence to indicate giving birth by c-section leads to less successful breastfeeding. Milk does take slightly longer to come in, but this doesn't effect the baby; they get to feed on colostrum until the milk is fully flowing.
Re future births - my ob suggested that having my second c-section now may hinder my ability to ever birth naturally again, but that I can quite happily have a third c-section should I want to.
Re general risks of c-section - my ob has clearly let me know that as a mum I am more at risk having a c-section than a vaginal birth, in light of the usual risks of surgical procedures.






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