Re: Lupus & planned C-section???

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At Thu, 9 Jan 2003, Katrin wrote: >
>Alicia, I am sorry to hear about your cousin!
>
>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.
>
>--
>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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Alicia, age 19
1st pregnancy
due may 18th

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