Influence of epidural analgesia on the lactation function after cesarean section

Objective To observe the influence of postoperative analgesia with epidural analgesia on colostrum time and the quantity of lactation after cesarean section.Methods 100 parturients undergoing cesarean section under epidural analgesia were randomly divided into two groups: the epidural analgesia group(group A,n=50)and the control group(group B,n=50).In group A,analgesia mixed fluid was injected by disposable infusion pump for postoperative analgesia.Group B was given rectal suppository of diclofenal sodium 50mg at 6 hours and 12 hours postoperatively.The colostrum time and the quantity of lactation were observed for 72 hoursResults The VAS of group A was significantly lower than that of group B(P0.01).The colostrum time was significantly earlier than that of group B(P0.01).The quantity of lactation in group A was significantly more than that of group B(P0.01).Conclusion Postoperative analgesia with epidural analgesia after cesarean section can increase the quantity of lactation and promote the time of colostrum.