3 Mistakes After C-Section That Can Reduce Breast Milk Supply | Pediatrician Guide

Dr. Sandip Gupta

This video explains 3 common mistakes mothers make after a cesarean (C-section) delivery that can reduce breast milk supply, and how to avoid them. What is covered in this video: Not taking pain medication: Pain from the surgical stitches can reduce breast milk production. Prescribed painkillers should be taken on time as advised by the doctor. Delaying breastfeeding: If the mother feels well after delivery, feeding should start immediately from the same day. Delaying feeding can reduce milk supply. Feeding in the wrong position: Two positions are best and most comfortable for breastfeeding after a C-section: the football hold position, and the side-lying position (lying on one's side). Questions this video answers: Why does breast milk supply reduce after a C-section? Does not taking painkillers after C-section affect milk production? Should I take prescribed pain medication while breastfeeding after C-section? How soon after a C-section should I start breastfeeding? Does delaying the first feed reduce milk supply? What is the best breastfeeding position after a C-section? What is the football hold position for breastfeeding? What is the side-lying position for breastfeeding? Why are football hold and side-lying positions recommended after C-section? Who this is for: Mothers who have had a C-section delivery and want to establish and maintain a good breast milk supply. Keywords: C-section breastfeeding, cesarean delivery milk supply, low milk supply after C-section, pain medication and breastfeeding, painkillers after surgery, delaying first feed, early breastfeeding initiation, football hold position, side-lying position, comfortable breastfeeding positions after C-section, increasing milk production. Disclaimer: This video is for general information and awareness purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please consult your doctor regarding pain medication and breastfeeding after your C-section.