Hello! I am an RN working on becoming a lactation consultant and am new to lactnet. I am looking forward to receiving and sharing information with all of you. Victoria, last month, my 16 month old son had a bilateral inguinal hernia repair done. a pamphlet I received from the anesthesia department encouraged parents to offer clear liquids to their child up to 4 hours prior to surgery and breastmilk up to 2-3 hours prior to surgery. Kristin Barr, RN [log in to unmask]