Depression after weaning?

Question

Has anyone felt very low and sad and lack of interest in anything after weaning? What helped?

Answer

My lactation consultant warned me of this! You have a big oxytocin drop when your nipples are no longer being stimulated and it can fuck you up for a bit. Skin to skin contact can help. Either with your partner or your babe. If it’s tough for you or your baby to have skin to skin without breastfeeding, lay them on their back on your chest so you’re not belly to belly. Hang in there ♥️

Answer

This definitely happened to me. What helped was drinking an entire pot of coffee in the morning to help me stay out of bed and focus on being productive since productivity raises my mood.

Answer

Yes.  I don't know what to do to help, but it does level out eventually.

Depression after weaning?

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