Dear Fellow Lactnet-ers:

I would welcome replies on the following two issues (either to
Lactnet or privately):

1.  Facilitating breastfeeding after c-section

At one of the hospitals where I work, someone on our lactation
committee wants to improve the chances of breastfeeding success for a
mom who has had a c-section.  I am assuming that the baby is fine!
Obviously, the odds are against these moms- they have just had major
surgery and are going to be in a lot of pain. I would appreciate
people's input, whether in the form of guidelines, practices,
suggestions, policies, personal experiences.

2.  Prenatal breastfeeding class curriculum

How can I obtain a curriculum for a prenatal breastfeeding class
which is to be given to a middle class, insured population?  We want
to develop a program in which we would offer all patients a monthly
prenatal breastfeeding class.  The aims are to encourage
breastfeeding, to help prepare moms for the 'real thing' and thereby
increase our breastfeeding rates.

Thanks, in advance.

Danny Hirsch, MD
Neonatology
Westchester Medical Center

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