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October 2015 Moms
barah07
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breastfeeding and hormones. (tmi)
barah07
member
The last month , I have been struggling physically and emotionally to keep up breastfeeding. The goal is to keep at it a min. A year. Lately I have a experience have amount of discharge. It's been white, thick, and in clumps. Is that normal? There is no smell or iching. At first I thought I was ovulating. But, it's last for weeks now. Just wondering if it's a hormonal thing?
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AiramJ member
I have been having similar symptoms. Although breastfeeding is going well, I have a dip in supply around the time I get my period. I had my period the last 3 months, always on the same day. This month it's late, I am still waiting. I think the discharge is completely normal. I am also taking breastfeeding supplement tablets. Similar to the ones I took during pregnancy. Maybe try them and see if they make you feel better? - Loading the player...
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amyadd member
Everything you just said. I am literally having to cheer myself on your keep pushing to 1 year. We are 6 months down now. Breastfeeding is definitely tasking especially working full time and having to pump. If is exhausting sometimes. Halfway through the day I just need to find somewhere to take a nap just so I can get through the day. And I just got my period since delivery this month and so my supply dipped but I know it will pick up again.
Also, not just this month but since having my baby, my discharge has been different. Definitely thicker and clumpier. Perhaps because I was not having any cycles? Like you there is no smell or itching so I don't worry about it. One day at a time mama!
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