The Relationship Between Epidural Anesthesia During Labor and Successful Breastfeeding Behaviors of Newborns

Authors

Kevara Wilson, Brigham Young University
Dr. Debra Hobbins-Garbett, Brigham Young University

Keywords

epidural anesthesia, labor, breastfeeding behaviors, newborns

College

Nursing

Abstract

Every mother wants to give the best to her baby, and many mothers feel breastfeeding is doing just that—giving the best. For these mothers, the effect of epidural anesthesia on those first breastfeeding encounters is an important one. Unfortunately, few researched-based answers about these effects exist.

Recommended Citation

Wilson, Kevara and Hobbins-Garbett, Dr. Debra (2013) "The Relationship Between Epidural Anesthesia During Labor and Successful Breastfeeding Behaviors of Newborns," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013: Iss. 1, Article 1678.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/1678