Interesting Breastfeeding and Your Sex Life When it comes to getting in the mood while breastfeeding, there are a bunch of reasons why some moms just aren't feeling it.
Depression Featured Postpartum Depression and Breastfeeding 80% of mothers go through some anxiety and depression after pregnancy. Most mothers don’t realize that they are depressed.
Interesting Dysphoric Milk Ejection Reflex Dysphoria is an unpleasant or negative mood. Some lactating women find that they experience such emotions just before milk is released and this does not usually last for more than a few minutes each time.
Low Milk Supply Dealing With a Postpartum Thyroid While Breastfeeding A significant amount of thyroid hormone is needed to initiate breastfeeding, and this is how this breastfeeding problem starts. There is an increased need for the thyroid hormone and iodine during pregnancy, which puts a strain on the thyroid.
Depression Breastfeeding and Stress Some studies show that a defective let-down reflex is also connected to stress. Breastfeeding in itself is calming. The hormones Prolactin and Oxytocin are released during breastfeeding, which gives a mother the feeling of tranquillity.