Re: Lupus & planned C-section???

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I am planning on breastfeedin, however, if I have a falre I have to go back on my medications, which makes breastfeeding impossible. That is why I was hoping to maybe avoid a flare with a C-section.

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Katrin

At Thu, 9 Jan 2003, Alicia wrote:
>
>Katrin,
>I have a cousin who suffered from lupus.  When she was pregnant, her
>conditions were under control too.  She delivered a healthy baby girl at
>38 weeks via c-section.  Her doctor told her too, that breastfeeding
>wasn't an option.  An hour or two after the surgery, she did start
>breastfeeding.  The baby left the hospital three days after the surgery
>and was breastfed for those few days successfully.  Unfortunately, my
>cousin passed away that third day, the cause unrelated to her illness.  I
>believe that with such a healthy start on breastfeeding, that she could
>have successfully breastfed.  If I were you, I would breastfeed, no
>matter what kind of birth you have.  Enjoy the moments while you can,
>and if you have a flare, don't get depressed about it, just be glad you
>had the chance to try it.  Best of luck!
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