Intervention Alert: How IV Fluids during Labor might Affect Breastfeeding
Check out this article from Best for Babes. I have to tell you, after my induced labor and a whole day of fluids, my legs look like the trunks of sequoias, and I STRUGGLED with breastfeeding. If it hadn’t been for a home visit with my doula and her fabulous explanation of reverse pressure softening, I would have had a long, difficult journey ahead. IV fluids are one of those interventions that seem harmless…this article is another reminder that every intervention has pros and cons, requires research, and should be thoughtfully considered and discussed with your caregiver.