Weaning a breastfed baby and post-weaning depression, or milk blues

Contents

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What is milk blues or post-weaning depression?
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What explains post-weaning depression?
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What advice is there to help limit milk blues?

What is milk blues? It is common to hear that weaning is difficult for the baby (refusing the bottle, crying…) but what about the mother? Why is this subject never talked about? What are the symptoms that mothers can experience?

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Take care mama

Like baby blues, milk blues can be caused by a drop in hormones, which is perfectly normal.

What is milk blues or post-weaning depression?

This topic is rarely discussed. Yet many women speak of a period filled with fatigue, sadness, guilt, or even describe a genuine sense of grief. The words used are very raw. In some cases, women face a real post-weaning depression that requires support. But why is this subject almost never talked about? We all know the baby blues, and what about the MILK BLUES — why does nobody talk about it?

This topic seems like a taboo. Women themselves dare not talk about it. Why? For fear of being judged, of being told it is selfish behaviour…

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What explains post-weaning depression?

Post-weaning depression is very rarely, if at all, described in the scientific literature. There are a few medical explanations that help to understand this state.

A few tips

Ask for help
And above all, take care of yourself!

Hormonal drop

Return of periods

Finding a new balance

A forced weaning

What advice is there to help limit milk blues?

It may seem obvious, but the more gradually weaning happens, the better it will be — for the baby, but also for the mother, both physically and emotionally.

We say it often, but it is also important to take care of yourself. Learn to listen to your body and ask for help when you feel you need it, whether from those close to you or from healthcare professionals.
Do not give in to social pressure or pressure from those around you if you wish to continue breastfeeding your baby. Seek support to make it possible. Remember that IBCLC lactation consultants can help and guide you!

It is also important to be mindful during intentional weaning or natural weaning, as some of these symptoms may still occur.

If needed, you can take a breastfeeding supplement like Post essentials, which contains an active ingredient for emotional wellbeing.

Mamas, listen to yourselves!

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Author

Marie de Chaumont Quitry

Co-founder of Jolly Mama

Marie de Chaumont Quitry is the co-founder of Jolly Mama, a brand dedicated to maternal wellbeing through nutrition. A mother of three daughters whom she breastfed, she discovered in the United States, after her first pregnancy, the powerful impact of diet on motherhood. Passionate about the subject, she co-created Jolly Mama to help women navigate this essential period through tailored, caring nutrition.

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