All educators have been asked to stop saying epidurals can possibly cause suppressed suckling, etc after birth. We have been told to stress skin to skin. Anesthesia is not happy. It seems the literature is not conclusive in the latest studies...any thoughts....we love our work here and all want to live in harmony :)
Pamela A. Hendrix BA, RN, IBCLC
Lactation Consultant
Family Birthplace
Memorial Hosptial West
Lactation help line: 954-844-9908
All other calls: 954-844-6950
Portable cell: 954-844-3337
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