037 Breastfeeding After a C-Section

Have you ever thought: "If I have a c-section, I won't be able to breastfeed"? Well guess what? That's a myth! In this episode, Shaina gives 5 tips + an encouragement to labor and delivery nurses about breastfeeding after having a c-section.  Disclaimer: Mentioned in the episode is prenatal colostrum expression/harvesting. Please discuss this with your doctor or midwife before doing it yourself.  The product mentioned can be found here: Haakaa silicone colostrum collector set  We invite you to email us, DM us on instagram, or find some other way to contact us and tell us your thoughts. For more information about us, our birth education businesses, and the classes we teach, visit our websites and instagram profiles: Liz--virtual and in person birth and c-section classes in LA/Santa Monica instagram.com/birthnurseliz www.birthandbeyond.net Shaina-- lactation consults in LA, in person or virtual birth classes instagram.com/preparented www.preparented.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebirthnurses/support

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We are 2 labor and delivery nurses in Los Angeles, CA. On this podcast, we discuss all things birth, babies, breastfeeding, and beyond! We're getting behind the scenes of the nursing world--what makes us as nurses tick and how we can help you have a smoother experience in labor and delivery. Our goal is to provide education for patients-to-be as well as L&D nurses trying to navigate their way through providing care for patients in one of the most intimate (and sometimes scary) times of their life! Follow us on Instagram and DM to chat instagram.com/preparented instagram.com/birthnurseliz Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebirthnurses/support