Hi everyone, I am posting this for our local LLL leader. A mom (currently nursing her one-year-old) has just been told her in-utero baby has spina bifida, and will be having prenatal corrective surgery done. The baby will be delivered later via cesarean section. Any words of wisdom for her, both concerning the baby's condition, and how to protect and promote breastfeeding (especially for the baby) throughout the medical procedures all this will involve? I'd also like to know which epidural(s) are the ones to forego in order to avoid sucking difficulties. TIA, Christine or please email to Lisa (LLL leader) at [log in to unmask]