Most women feel stressed after giving birth to a child. Being a mom for the first time and the pressure to be the best can be intimidating. Some women often feel stressed in their breastfeeding stage, and stress and lactation are connected. However, stress can affect various women differently.
Causes
• Body discomfort
• Difficult birth experience
• Breastfeeding anxieties
• Lack of sleep
• Hormones
• Breastmilk supply
Impact of Stress
• Decreased breastmilk supply
• Inhibits let-down reflex
• It affects the mother and child bond
• It affects early weaning
Dealing with Stress
• Identify the triggers
• Schedule naps
• Adopt relaxation technique
• Seek help
• Exercise
• Pump breast milk
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