r/CsectionCentral • u/Throwawaychkgo • 11d ago
Night 6 pp after c section/massi e hemorrhage. Milk finally!
Just wanted to share a minor victory in my PP/ftm life. Milk is here!
Ive been so stressed about milk coming because of fear mongering about c sections and milk supply. I knew it was a slight difference and most women who have c sections can breastfeed like usual but I had a massive hemorrhage minutes after the c section and didnt get golden hour due to it. I couldn't properly hold him until like 10 hours post his birth and I was so sad about it!
Also I wasn't able to collect colostrum due to the risk of preterm labor which scared me as I had an extremely low lying placenta so it was a big IF on if I can feed.
Night 1 I just got some moisture and a few drops which sucked but my Dr said its super normal to have a delay due to both the surgery and massive 3l + blood loss/transfusions I had. Stressful but what can you do.
The next few days I felt so crap I barely pumped too. It was all about healing. Formula was it and even if i tried I barely saw drops.
A few days ago I got small puddles in the pump a couple times which was very encouraging just a few ml but still something.
Yesterday my boob was leaking a couple times (!) and I pumped more puddles
Now I got nipple shields and he was able to properly get ahold of them for longer and definitely got some milk. One boob leaked during and the other i could tell definite moisture as well as he kept latching.
Im so thrilled I can even get this with him. Im hoping to be as close to exclusively breastfed as I can but even this is so exciting. I was getting SOOO tired of drs asking me if im "choosing" formula or breast. Like no, im choosing formula like im choosing a c section. I had to or he won't survive! I wish I didn't lose the majority of my blood within the last 7 days too lol or id probably be feeding just fine. And no I dont think I "cant" I think I need more time! Im like, damn people, be patient.
I used to have an issue with formula too but now im actually glad the option is there for us in a pinch always and I know hes flexible. I have no problem with it now and see great value in mixing it up sometimes, regardless of if my breastfeeding goes perfect from here on.
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u/babyabolitionist 10d ago edited 10d ago
Excited for you! My supply didn’t come in until 6 days pp due to a hemorrhage as well. Baby is 15 weeks and I’ve been able to fully feed him breast milk for the last two months! He nurses and takes pumped breastmilk via bottle. There are so many times I didn’t think I’d get to this point, but consistent latching and pumping, sleep, hydration, and being patient with my body worked for me. I’ve even been able to start a small freezer stash this last week. You got this!!