In this study, 63.2% of mothers who started formula after
cesarean section had been undergone general anesthesia.
Infants delivered by cesarean section are sleepier than those
have not received anesthesia. It may take several days for
sleepiness to be disappeared and infants may temporarily
have weak sucking reflex too. On the other hand, following
general anesthesia, mother is still sleepy for a time which in
turn, can affect the contact between mother and newborn.