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can stopping breastfeeding cause postnatal depression ?


Posted by Peta

Ive just stopped breastfeeding and im having lots of mood swings. Upset and want to cry angry and want to throw something and happy like im on top of the world. At the end of the day i feel like im trapped ands can't take it anymore. Im a single mum and have a lots of stuff going on with the babys father which is causing me alot of stress. Ive also lost a lot of weight, have loss of apetite and generally feel unhealthy.
 
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You could be experiencing depression related to the hormone changes in your body following cessation of lactation. Talk to your doctor ASAP.
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