I have to get a tooth pulled tomorrow and have to be put under, They told me I could not breastfeed for 24 hours, but my daughter is 3 months and does not take a bottle yet. Is this true??
Help!!!
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Breastfeeding and Dentist....
I have to get a tooth pulled tomorrow and have to be put under, They told me I could not breastfeed for 24 hours, but my daughter is 3 months and does not take a bottle yet. Is this true??
Help!!!
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Re: Breastfeeding and Dentist....
Oh dear, it looks like this got missed.I'm so sorry about that.
How did it go?
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Re: Breastfeeding and Dentist....
oh i hope it all went ok, I wouldn't have been able to help much as I have no idea - but please let us know how you went!?
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Re: Breastfeeding and Dentist....
It's not true! I hope everything went well.
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Re: Breastfeeding and Dentist....
For future reference and for anyone else with the same question -- the general guideline is that once the anesthesia has worn off enough that you can safely hold your baby, it's also safe to nurse.
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