I have to go into hospital next month for an operation under general anaesthetic.
At my pre-op this morning, the nurse advised me not to breastfeed for 48 hours following the operation and to expect an overnight stay. I told her that my dd doesn't have a bottle, she said I had 3 weeks to teach her to take one.
I don't know what to do. She is 6.5 months and feeds at night still. We also co-sleep but I know she can't sleep in with dh while I am away.
I really thought I would be able to feed sooner than 48 hours - I had an epidural and a spinal block when she was born and was allowed to feed straight away.
Does anyone have any experience of this? I was thinking of calling maternity about the anaesthetic/feeding issue.
I wouldn't have the first clue how much I need to express in order to feed dd for 2 days.
Should I try and delay my op or just get dd used to a cot & bottle? Is there a half-way option I haven't thought of? I am really upset at the idea of all of this (not to mention surgery).
Many thanks
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Going into hospital for an op under GA, advice please
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Hulla · 13/08/2009 13:44
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