Extreme hair loss, serious fatigue, weakness, loss of appetite and slight nausea when I do eat, irritability like never before and wanting to burst into tears for nothing.

By Anonymous November 15, 2011 - 5:56pm

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My baby is almost 7.5 months old and I COMPLETELY quit breastfeeding a couple of weeks ago. He began eating more than I was producing and once we started introducing solid foods to him, despite nursing still with each introduction of solid food I just wasn't making enough to keep up with him. Shortly after he was 6 months I had to give him formula a few times here and there because I didn't have enough and after a week or two I was only able to feed him if he woke up once in the night. I think I've dried up completely and my irritability/sadness lasted all of last week but it is gone now and now I'm feeling tired and weak and get light headed and have barely any appetite. I understand that last weeks mood was due to ending breastfeeding but now I'm not sure why my health seems to be affected.

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Maryann Gromisch RN Guide

You need to talk with your obstetrician. It is not uncommon for a baby's nutritional needs and hunger to surpass what a mother can provide by breastfeeding alone. I needed to supplement breastfeeding with formula for all 3 of my children, as early as the second month with my second child who weighed 8 lbs. 4 oz at birth.

I am concerned that your symptoms might some how be linked to an emotional issue, such as postpartum depression or feeling related to breastfeeding.

Again, talk with your doctor.

Maryann

November 15, 2011 - 6:43pm