I listened to a really interesting podcast on birth interventions and breastfeeding last night. (Side note: it was NOT about whether or not to have interventions, it was just a discussion about interventions and their relation to early breastfeeding)

I had a slew of interventions and a lot of breastfeeding troubles, so it was interesting to hear about some of the suggested correlations. I took a lot of IV fluids because of my high blood pressure and epidural. Some studies suggest that it might be better to wait to weigh the baby until 24 hours after birth so get a more accurate birth weight once the baby has had time to eliminate some of the fluids that they may have absorbed during the birth.

Our hospital/pediatrician was already having me supplement heavily with formula before we even walked out the door because of her rapid weight loss (even though they were "pro-breastfeeding" and encouraged rooming in, skin to skin, etc.). I wonder if it was related to all the fluids I received. I've struggled with low milk supply for all of our breastfeeding relationship, and I keep finding more and more possible explanations for what went on in the beginning to cause it.

Anyway, I thought it was quite interesting! Here's the link if anyone else wants to listen:

http://www.theboobgroup.com/birth-interventions-the-impact-on-breastfeeding/