Does breastfeeding impact the mental or emotional well-being of mothers?

Mental health is a very critical part of lactation care. Postpartum disorders including depression, anxiety disorders, and other conditions, which don't have any sadness symptoms like irritation, sleep deprivation, loss of appetite, or eating more, can lead to the early cessation of breastfeeding and can hurt the new mother and young baby if these emotional feelings are not considered a priority.

That's the time when the mother can seek support and not feel guilty or less, wean off breastfeeding, and continuing breastfeeding with any kind of alternative methods may help in recovery. That is the time when a location consultant can bring lots of love and support into your life 

Do you know the science behind it is that breastfeeding downregulates the stress and inflammatory responsive systems,  uplifts oxytocin, and improves sleep patterns? 

When this happens a mother experiences a boost in milk production which leads to satisfied breastfeeding sessions. Surely breastfeeding significantly lowers the risks of depression and enhances mothers' mental health and well-being. 

If this is not happening, that's completely okay!

There is always a solution to support the mother with other alternative methods. Don't struggle and bear the pains, ask for support from your Lactation consultant near you

What are some common emotional challenges faced by breastfeeding mothers? A core reason for PPD to some extent

The biggest emotional challenge they face is that they continuously hear a lot of unwanted pressure and advice from unwanted people. New mothers feel judged and take it so personally, they don't know how to deal with it or how to let it go. Our postpartum therapy sessions support new mothers and new families  to be happy and emotionally and mentally strong to raise a happy and healthy baby

A tired, constantly lactating, and vulnerable mother would experience sleep disturbance, postpartum pain, and psychological trauma which could increase inflammation in the body. Signs could show up as perceived low milk supply, no bonding with the baby, breastfeeding seems like a task, and a mother could lose her center to make her own decisions. She gets influenced by 100 voices around her and starts believing that she is less than any other mother. 

They feel that they are not good enough at very basic things for their child. 

They allow the unempathetic tribe to have unrealistic expectations from partners, and society, and feel guilty over many things which they couldn't manage confidently. 

It's possible that the breastfeeding journey is not as easy as it is for another mother, some might feel lethargic and never-ending & some might feel happier, some may lose weight and some may gain weight. Some might get the amazing ecosystem at the place and some go through trauma physically and emotionally 

The only thing that can help them is to gain knowledge. 

If they choose to continue to be tired, not taking care of themselves physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually, and feel guilty about what they could not do, this will lead to depression and impact breastfeeding which might be perceived as low milk supply or D Mer/Dysphoria when they feel unhappy or intensely sad right before breastfeeding. 

DMER is a sudden and intensive negative emotion. It lasts for one or two minutes and comforts the mother and baby as the baby suckles more frequently throughout. 

The science to explain to my readers, it is caused by the abrupt decrease of dopamine. 

It lowers when breastmilk hormones oxytocin and prolactin rise with milk ejection. In addition to it, Skin-to-skin works wonders 

The realistic methods a breastfeeding mother can use to manage mental health while addressing breastfeeding challenges?

Acknowledge yourself every day and set healthy boundaries around you.  It's okay to choose yourself over your baby. 

Believe it that you are not alone, you know what you need to know to raise a happy healthy baby, seek support from experts in lactation care will make the journey comfortable and joyous. This shows how committed you are towards the perfect health of your baby and have a powerful intention to joyously breastfeed, to be happy, and enjoy good health along with your baby

Nourishing yourself. Food is the next medicine, omega 3-rich foods, flaxseeds, and adding Fish to the diet to lower the risk of depression and inflammation. 

Exercise especially aerobic exercise plays an important role in lowering depression and uplifting moods. 

If you still feel challenged, that's the time to meet LC and take support 

How can lactation consultants support breastfeeding mothers with mental health concerns?

I will take a few minutes to share who they are Lactation Consultants and how they support a new mother. A lactation consultant will be the savior for you if you face any lactation challenge postpartum. 

They support you to gain knowledge antenatally, about breastfeeding, positions, latch, breast and nipple care. LCs can help the new family to breastfeed joyously, support the maternal diet, maintain milk production, support in creating the pumping and storing milk regime, and help the working mother resume back to work with ease and grace. 

They also play a key role in setting realistic expectations for breastfeeding and identifying

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