Does anyone know of any current studies on the effects of epidurals on breastfeeding? I know of some that are around 10 years old, but I am looking for something up-to-date. I have checked the archives and didn't find what I was looking for. I also checked JHL for any recent studies, but wasn't successful. Our educators need current evidence-based back-up on what we are teaching, because we are getting complaints from the doctors and L & D RNs that their patients are resisting epidurals due to our teaching that there may be some effects on breastfeeding. Thank you for any leads you could provide.
Linda Vawter, RN, IBCLC
CA, USA
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