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Is it possible to start back breastfeeding at random after stopping? currently recovering from csection and its painful but after this all subsides i would like to continue to breastfeed. (baby is currently on formula for now)?

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Dr. Mark Roberts answered

. I refer you to this website article...very helpful: https://parenting.firstcry.com/articles/relactation-how-to-start-breastfeeding-again-after-stopping/.Good luck. Know you are doing a great service to your child...

Answered 4/10/2021

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A member asked:

Is it possible to start back breastfeeding at random after stopping? currently recovering from csection and its painful but after this all subsides i would like to continue to breastfeed. (baby is currently on formula for now)?

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