A patient scheduled for a cesarean birth asks if there are any difficulties with breastfeeding after this type of delivery. What should the nurse include when responding to this patient?

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The nurse can help the patient with breastfeeding by placing a pillow over the lap while the infant nurses. This position can deflect the weight of the infant from the suture line and lessen pain. The use of the football hold for breastfeeding is another way to keep the infant's weight off the incision. Breastfeeding is recommended after a cesarean birth. It is not difficult to find a comfortable position to hold a newborn to breastfeed. The patient will not have too much analgesia postoperatively for safe breastfeeding.

A Patient Scheduled for a Cesarean Birth Asks If There