Breastfeeding for the mother having surgery - 04/2012

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Breastfeeding for the mother having surgery

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Abstract

This handout explains how to manage breastfeeding if having surgery. It discusses how to minimize interruption of breastfeeding, about medicines and anesthesia, and what to do on the day of surgery.

Author

Lactation Services/Maternity and Infant Center

Publisher

University of Washington Medical Center

Date Published (original date)

2003

Revision Date

04/2012

Print Abstract

General Subject

Pregnancy, Childbirth, & Infant Care

Surgery

Specific Subject/Keyword

Patient Care Procedures and Instructions

Breastfeeding

Medicines

Anesthesia

Languages

English

Spanish

Record ID

2406