or do u feel depress and you breastfeed.... sometimes i feel like that its that normal? or i am crazy? my daugther is six months old and she wont take a bottle i am going crazy
2007-02-20 14:54:34 · 6 answers · asked by kbc 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
ok what i mean is that sometimes i feel depress, i think it might be because where i live there are not many places that provide a breastfeeding room.. and i now i can use a fitting room but sometimes people look at me like if i was crazy. Sometimes i feel depress cause i stay home the whole day taking care of my daughter but i dont want to go to work. I havent leave my daugther since she was born. My mom in law and my mom had offer to take care of her. but i dont know why i cant leave, i dont think anyone would take good enough care... I think now that she is very attach to me... she cry if i put her down, wont let me cook...i dont know what to do... right now she sleeping so is my husband i feel loleny
2007-02-20 15:08:51 · update #1
i dont know maybe i have a depresion but i dont want to accept it.
2007-02-20 15:09:45 · update #2
Post partum depression is normal and can be treated. Breastfeeding releases oxytocin (which causes the milk to letdown), in most women, this feels good, like a relaxed feeing (the same kind you would fee after an orgasm). For some women, the oxytocin can make you feel kindof down and if you are already a little overwhelmed and depressed, this can make that feel worse. You daughter is old enough to start eating some solid foods now and she may be able to start to use a sippy cup. As she eats more solids, her need to breastfeed will decrease and eventually dwindle off. Weaning her to a bottle now means that you have to wean her again from the bottle to a cup, not really worth it at her age. Talk with your Ob-Gyn (a better choice usually than your regualr doctor with this issue as the Ob-Gyn is usually better acquainted with postpartum hormone issues). Don't be embarassed or ashamed, these hormones and the stresses of being a mom are real kickers. Even the biggest and strongest men would have long since gone down crying, its okay to feel this way, your doctor can help. Talk with your doctor or someone at your local WIC or Public Health office. I would stay away from the La Leche League right now, they are an awesome bunch of women but they tend to get a little funny when a woman is thinking about stopping breastfeeding or even hints at it. Untl you can get to the doctor's office, try turning n a lot of light (not t night of course) when you are breastfeeding and play fast and fun music. This can help to lift your mood so that the oxytocin feels good rather than depressing.
2007-02-20 15:05:14 · answer #1 · answered by Huggles-the-wise 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am not understanding the question. I breastfed all 5 of my children until they got their first teeth and bit the nipple that fed them. If you are feeling depressed, you need to take a couple hours away from your baby (leave her with someone you trust) and go and do something that you enjoy. Go buy a new book, go grab a bite to eat, go for a walk, go to a movie, get out and do something. Go get your hair or nails done, go shopping for a new outfit. If none of these things work, then you need to call your doctor and see if you can't get on an anti-depressant. This should be a last resort, because mother nature pays a very high price for altering the chemistry of your brain.
You could also try different types of nipples on the bottle that feel more like a breast, and pump your milk. Again, I am not understanding the question.
2007-02-20 23:01:08 · answer #2 · answered by Mother of 5/Madre de 5 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
don't feel bad, your are doing the best you can do for her, not only physically, but emotionally, when you feel stress out, put your attention in all the happiness your daughter add to your life, time fly take advantage of the time you are expending with her.....now
2007-02-20 23:12:40 · answer #3 · answered by paisita 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
all the time have a 5 month old a 5year old and a husband!! and ya BF is not going for me ether
2007-02-20 23:01:14 · answer #4 · answered by chrisandlindsayjohnston 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Could be postpartum depression. they say you shouldn't mess around and go get medicine if u have it. ( just ask brooke shields)
2007-02-20 23:36:13 · answer #5 · answered by lady26 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2007-02-23 08:03:19 · answer #6 · answered by marketingexpert 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋