Apparently there might be some evidence to suggest that epidurals affect breastfeeding outcome. See original research here. Ask any labor and delivery nurse, doula or mother who has had a baby with an epidural and without. There is a difference. According to Sue Jordan, author of the first article, it may be difficult to ever show a causal relationship due to ethical concerns. However, the testimony of many mothers and care providers is difficult to ignore.
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Congratulations on moving your blog. I first found it when it through The Motherwear Breastfeeding Blog. Perhaps you want to try to contribute to the breastfeeding bloggers carnival that four other bloggers and I run. Check out www.mamaknowsbreast.com for information.
Just found your blog, and was checking it out. Although, I am not a woman of color, or at least my color is so pale I am almost translucent, I just wanted to comment on this one. I did have my babies in the hospital with the whole spinal/epidural caesarean hoopla- I did breastfeed. And I made enough milk for my babies and about half the nursery. I must say that after my first birth, I was so numb (from my neck down)that I had to have my mom hold the baby while I nursed because I was so afraid I would drop her. Being numb, I could not feel my hands, let alone whether or not the baby was on me. So I did have a more positive experience post "big huge dangerous needle", But I feel horrible knowing (I didn't know til I read this blog) that some women might not have a positive experience with breastfeeding due to the "pain-free" birthing method.
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