No Let Down
I am having some issues with 2 things and I wonder if they are connected and if anyone out there has any advice. For a few weeks now I have been getting killer headaches and little dizzy spells. Then the last few days I have been having some trouble with my milk supply. I have not really change my or DD's eating habits so I am wondering what's up. Just all of the sudden when I try to pump my milk never lets down. Anyone else ever had this problem? I am thinking that it is either a hormonal shift (do you still have hormon shifts 8 months after delivery?), or stress and tension. I bought a tea at the local natural food store that is supposed to help with lactation. Does anyone know if it does? And if it is stress and tension, does anyone know what type of supplements I could take to help bring me down a notch that are safe to use while nursing? DD is only 8 1/2 months so I am not quite ready to wean her yet. I have read some blogs about homeopathic remedies before and it seems like the Hip Mamas are well informed in this area so I am hoping you can help.
There is a rare condition called lactation headache which is thought to be caused by the hormone oxytocin that makes the milk flow.
I have this condition. EVERY time I nurse or pump I get a terrible headache. Its pretty hard to deal with. And as we know not being relaxed an comfortable can effect milk supply. Anticipating headaches can cause stress, then worrying about lack of let down can effect getting future let downs. It can be such an ordeal.
Im not sure if this could be your trouble at all, but
your pulse and blood pressure should be tested while nursing or when you get the headache to see if they are involved.
“Whatever else is unsure in this stinking dunghill of a world a mother's love is not.� - James Joyce
I had the same thing happen, my ds is 8 months old, turns out I'm pregnent and thats why I had milk problems.....
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