I was reading the archived messages on edema and delayed milk supply and have yet to find any links to research on preventing fluid from entering the breast following induction or csection and therefore preventing delayed milk supply through early breastfeeding (within the first 6 hours pospartum).  IE- How the baby at the breast early on signals to the body or prevents the IV fluid given from collecting in the breast and holding up the milk in the ducts.

Does anyone have any links to the research or know of this research? I remember learning about it but can't pinpoint the studies..  Maybe it was done by a breast researcher vs an IBCLC?

Stumped but I know it is out there...

Lisa Weinshenker, RN, IBCLC
Las Vegas, NV

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