“Having an epidural to relieve labor pains is associated with problems breastfeeding, a study suggests.”
Links:
– Toronto Daily
– BBC News | Health
– The Australian
“Researchers said those who have the anaesthetic are more likely to have problems in the 1st week after birth and to stop breastfeeding early.”
“Lactation consultants had noticed that since the addition of fentanyl in epidurals they had seen more women having problems breastfeeding.”
It’s tough to be a mom…