Pregnancy and Breastfeeding post op

[alejern84 0]

Hello all...I am still preop but just have a couple concerns still. My husband and I have two little girls but we still want one to two more children if that's what the good Lord allows. I am scheduled for surgery Feb 24 pending insurance approval.....I know they say wait 1 year to 1.5 years before etc which I am fine with but my main concern is breastfeeding....it is very important to me and I want to be able to do so...I know there's are a few on here that have had children post sleeve but I was wondering if any of you were able to successfully nurse without issue? Any advice, stories or tips would be much appreciated. Thank you

[mamachef 37]

I can't speak as to nursing quite yet... I am 23 weeks and am already leaking... the girls a prepping themselves earlier than they did with my last 2... Also you can contact your local la Leche league and they will jump through hoops to help you out. My doctors (surgeon and OB) say that I shouldn't have a problem :-)

[laziepandabear 7]

the lactation expert at the hospital where I am having my baby said I could have a problem with milk production however there are things you can do. she told me what I eat will be key. lots of Protein. also she said drink drink drink because with the sleeve its harder to get enough liquids and that will be your number one thing that will set you back. so stay hydrated. there is also an herb fenugreek that helps increase milk production and is the most widely recommended herb to help with lactation. the lactation lady also said get help immediately so that frustration doesn't set in because that is when you give up. no question is dumb and neither r any concerns. and as mamachef said contact your leche league that is all they do. you might also look for a hospital that offers monthly or weekly free drop in clinics that allow to address milk production, lack and anything else. hope that helps.