Signs of PPD???

Question

I’m starting to hate breastfeeding ALOT..... I had a traumatic first couple days breastfeeding my baby girl in the hospital, LC said she had a perfect latch yet somehow my nipples ended up with so many cuts and would always bleed so we took a break and formula fed until they were healed, I was given a nipple shield by a LC.. We did fine the first 5 weeks I was pumping although my supply never increased, I can only pump 1 oz per boob, I drank tea and ate cookies to increase my supply but nothing I lost all motivation and almost gave up... fast forward to these few past nights I’ve just been feeling sad, irritated and angry. Everything bugs the crap out of me, even having to pee made me so mad my anger turned into tears. Breastfeeding and pumping made me so mad it also turned into tears. My baby girl will cry when I hold her but will be calm with her dad. So tonight I refused to feed and hold her because I could feel the sadness, etc coming on. I had to make dad a bottle. 
I believe breastfeeding was a trigger for me.... & during this anger episode I just ordered tea to stop my milk production.. idk who I am anymore

Answer

Breastfeeding is hard and challenging!! I was very stressed out when I couldn’t make enough and it lead to a lot of anxiety. I chose to stop breastfeeding in order to improve my mental health and allow me to take care of my daughter.
At the end of the day, you have to do what is best for you and your family. I would definitely speak to your family and your doctor and find something that works for you. The earlier you address these feelings, the easier it will be to get a handle on them.

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I am not sure if signs of ppd but my little girl is almost 4 weeks and I breastfeed and it is challenging but I’ve never felt like that but everyone is different. I would still talk to your doctor and see what they’ll say. I get anxiety if something is bothering her but calm myself so I don’t upset her and then she’s fine

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Talk to your doctor hun. It's okay to need a break. It's okay to hate breastfeeding and decide it's not for you. You need support. Reach out to your doctor, tell them how you've been feeling and ask for resources for new mom. Don't beat yourself up. ❤

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I’ve been breastfeeding 20 months and it’s hard ass work I literally hate it. Women have no idea how hard it is on your mental and physical health. As far as your start I had the same LC said he was doing great yet 3 days at home by myself and I’m crying on the phone to her about how painful it is to nurse and how I just want to feed my baby. She also suggested a nipple shield and it did wonders I never had to quit thanks to the shield. But I also had open sores and know exactly how painful that is. I couldn’t keep pumping between the hard work of just nursing a new born and then having to clean pumps and bottles nope that was too much so I exclusively breastfeed it has made things easier like for bed he wakes up I slide him in bed put my tit in his mouth and we both go back to sleep been doing that since he was a newborn and it does save on sleep. I’ve decided the next one I’m just going to pump for and if I don’t feel like keeping up with all of that I’ll formula feed. Breastfeeding is hard and no one ever really shares it. They talk about the bond and the benefits of the milk but they don’t tell you what it’s going to do to your mind and body. Do what’s best for you mama your baby will be fine either way. I hope you get to feel somewhat back to yourself soon just know you’re never going to be the same person you was before the baby. Breastfeeding or not our life’s change forever when our children are born.

Signs of PPD???

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