you asked... >> See all Q&A Q&A: How soon can I breastfeed? I'll be sedated for a medical procedure. How long afterward can I nurse? Want to participate? Log in to share your thoughts Re: I'll be sedated for a medical procedure. How long afterward can I nurse? Immediately -- as soon as you are awake enough to hold the baby. The amount of any drug that gets into a mother's milk is tiny. Jack Newman, MD, FRCPC Want to participate? Log in to share your thoughts