Delayed onset of lactogenesis and reduced breastfeeding frequency in mothers who give birth by caesarean section

Delayed onset of lactogenesis among first-time mothers is related to maternal obesity and factors associated with ineffective breastfeeding.

BACKGROUND Delayed onset of lactogenesis (OL) is most common in primiparas and increases the risk of excess neonatal weight loss, formula supplementation, and early weaning. OBJECTIVE We examined variables associated with delayed OL among first-time mothers who delivered at term and initiated breastfeeding (n = 431). DESIGN We conducted in-person interviews during pregnancy and at days 0, 3...

Birth after Caesarean Section

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The Birth of Caesarean Section

Caesarean section has been performed for many centuries and is considered to be one of the oldest operations in the history of medicine. References to cesarean section date back to ancient Hindu, Egyptian, Roman and Grecian folklore. For example, in Greek mythology, Apollo removed Asclepius, originator of religious medicine, from his dying mother's abdomen. Even the socio-economic structure of ...

Vaginal birth after caesarean section.

Nobody can deny the fact that caesarean section is a life saving obstetrical procedure for both mother and the baby. Decision for caesarean section should be made by experienced and qualified obstetricians. The well known principles of ethics like: autonomy, beneficence, nonmaleficence, and justice should be followed by the attending doctors. Based upon their knowledge, skills, and experience, ...

Vaginal birth after caesarean section.