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Karen, I don't have any open heart surg exp, however, I was in ICU for 4
days pp and pumped every 2-3 hrs,(actually someone else did the pumping,
I just supplied the breasts.) One concern I have for this mom is that,
open heart requires a mid line incision directly through the sternum
(breastbone). I'm not sure how placing the kit to breast would be
accomplished without putting pressure on either side of the incision.
Also, I don't believe that she will be able to sit in an upright
position in her bed, just be slightly elevated. The concern with
infection after this surgery is high also. Good luck.
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Denny Rice, RN, IBCLC
Dallas Texas USA
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