Fatigue

babym6705

I'm not sure if it's due to nursing or the pain pills from my c section, but whenever I am breast feeding I feel like the baby is sucking every ounce of energy out of me and I end up falling asleep. Does anyone feel like this?

Chichigo

I frequently fell asleep in the early days. Recovery from childbirth takes some time, and you also had major surgery. Be sure to stay hydrated and eat balanced meals whenever possible. Make sure you are feeding LO in a safe location and/or have another adult around to keep LO safe if you fall asleep.

vvvvvfee

lbs2012 said:

Might be the oxytocin released by the brain during breastfeeding. I was often sleepy during feedings even if I felt okay moments before.

me too-- in fact it often helped me go back to sleep when DS woke during the night in the early months. but yes, as PPs have said, your body also went through labor and then major surgery (not to mention sleep deprivation), so you need time to recover. go easy on yourself and get lots of help from your family!

blue_elle

lbs2012 said:

Might be the oxytocin released by the brain during breastfeeding. I was often sleepy during feedings even if I felt okay moments before.

This, if it comes on suddenly when you're feeding. It's actually a good sign that you're body is releasing oxytocin, which then allies milk to letdown.

It will improve. I don't know when it went away, but at this point I can't remember the last time I had that sudden fatigue while nursing.