Breastfeeding and Maternal Anesthesia during Surgery

Sarah Reece-Stremtan, MD

Dr. Reece-Stremtan walks us through anticipatory guidance for a breastfeeding mother who is planning on surgery. We also discuss medications used by anesthesiologists that warrant special consideration during breastfeeding, factors in determining when women can resume nursing after surgery, and potential effects of surgery and anesthesia on milk supply.

Recorded in Jan. 2012. Approx 22 minutes