I love conversations such as these that get the brain moving! I am a L&D
nurse as well as an IBCLC at the hospital where I work. I do have to say I do
see more " wet babies" after c/sections and after rapid vaginal births. In
either situation, the baby doesn't have much time between delivery of the head
and of the chest. I liken it to being shot out of a cannon. Most MD's at
c/sections deliver head and chest together so babies are getting those big cries
before they have had their passages cleared out. I am very fortunate to work in a
facility where the staff work very hard to get those babies to breast as soon
as possible.
    I also like the suggestion of hand expressing right from the beginning.
My practice beliefs have grown from the suggestions and knowledge shared on
this site and I thank all of you for these great gifts you have.

Allyson Michaels RN, IBCLC

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