H ave a birth with as little medical intervention as possible.
Medication can cause your newborn to be sleepy, and to not be interested in nursing early and often. But breastfeeding is still possible even after a cesarean. Nurse your baby as soon as possible. . B abies have a period of alertness during the first hour after birth, and display a strong sucking reflex that is not as strong again until approximately 40 hours later. Nursing soon after birth with help your uterus contract by stimulating the release of oxytocin.