<< Is it common hospital policy/practice to not allow BFing in surgery or
 recovery?  Thanks in advance for any insight into this issue. >>

I think that all depends on the hospital....the one I primarily work at
encourages it, and another in the area does too.  In fact, I had the pleasure
and privilege of acting as an labor coach/doula just last weekend for my
brother and his wife--who ended up with a C/S under general anaesthesia.  The
staff was very short handed, and asked me "are you any good with
breastfeeding?  Your sister-in-law should breastfeed as soon as she's able to
in the recovery room."  I modestly responded that I thought I could handle it
(LOL) and would be delighted to--so there's one positive response, at least!

Mary Schultz, MD
Peoria, IL

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