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Can Breastfeeding Make You Tired?

Written by Cindy Maudsley on March 27, 2021

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Can Breastfeeding Make You Tired?

Breastfeeding has many side effects. You might find yourself feeling extra sleepy while you breastfeed. Is it connected to breastfeeding though? Or are you just a new mom who is a bit sleep deprived? Let’s find out.

Can breastfeeding make me tired?

First of all it is completely normal to feel tired as a post-partum mama. Healing physically and emotionally is a lot of work. So you will most likely feel bouts of tiredness from that- on top of caring for a newborn.

Breastfeeding releases Oxytocin in your brain. The release of oxytocin can cause a relaxed and sleepy feeling- which can cause you to feel more sleepy. It is also common to get that “sleepy” feeling while breastfeeding because of the close nature you are experiencing while caring for and nurturing your baby.

If you find yourself getting sleepy consider doing something to keep you awake. Some women keep water by their side to drink to stay alert, or you could eat a snack, scroll on your phone, play a game, or watch tv.

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