Many studies have found that the use of
general anesthesia and most commonly used medications for pain relief are
safe and should not affect breastfeeding.
Here are some facts about breastfeeding
and anesthesia:
·Medications
used in general anesthesia do not remain in the breastfeeding mother's
system and do not affect her milk.
·Nearly all pain medications
are safe for the nursing mother.
·Pain
suppresses breastfeeding and anesthesia can reduces this problem.
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