Breastfeeding dysphoria??
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How are you feeling outside of breastfeeding? Maybe it’s from baby blues or PPD?
@Madison better than ever, like life genuinely hasn't been better. Maybe financially struggling but still doing so much better overall that that's not much impact on me. And it's solely when in breastfeeding. I'm wondering if it's unresolved trauma or something?? Cuz it kind of feels similar to when I'm tiptoeing a PTSD episode but I can't recall anything traumatic associated with my boobs or anything, not to say that it'd be far fetched knowing my past, I just can't recall anything so it's weirding me out.
DMER. https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/24879-dysphoric-milk-ejection-reflex
@Alexandra McCauley thank you so much for the resource! I'll bring it up to my PCP when I have the chance to see what all my options are
@Genevieve thank you so much
These feelings are generally a symptom of letdown which is what happens when your milk comes in. It’s common to have feelings of nausea and low mood which is a result of the oxytocin changes occurring due to the let down process and change in hormones. Don’t worry it should pass after a few weeks.
I’m sure I’ve seen something which says a magnesium supplement can aid :)
I can't say that I have been where you are, but perhaps talking to a lactation consultant or child health nurse may be helpful. Otherwise, have you considered a breast milk donor?