I EBF and since LO turned about 4 months old I've often been feeling weak and light-headed and just generally a bit spacey. I've been losing weight pretty steadily and am below my pre-pregnancy weight, so my first thought was that I wasn't eating enough and have been trying to up my calorie intake. I'm also trying to increase my water intake in case it's related to dehydration. So far though I haven't noticed a difference and am starting to worry a bit about what's wrong with me. Has anyone else been experiencing anything like this?
Re: Light-headedness and BFing
This is what I would suggest as well. I would see if you can get in for some blood work. I'm guessing you're probably deficient in something. Iron is a common deficiency.
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Most noticeable when I pump at work (I don't tend to eat/drink as much as I should at work), but also when I nurse at home, I feel physically drained. I don't feel lightheaded specifically... it's more of a general weakness. I've likened the feeling to the breast pump sucking all of my energy right out of me along with the milk.
I'm not losing weight, but I do know I need to drink more water. I was anemic PP and I was slacking on my iron supplement so I've gone back to taking it to see if it helps.