Breastfeeding Was Detrimental To My Mental Health

And I wish I'd stopped sooner.

Aug 29, 2022

FED IS BEST Breastfeeding Was Detrimental To My Mental Health, And I Wish I'd Stopped Sooner   Some parents have a wonderful experience with breastfeeding — and then there's the rest of us. In Becky Viera's case, however, it was downright harmful. Not only did she have a painful letdown and a constantly hungry baby, she was dealing with what she later realized was postpartum depression.  And yet, she writes: "I should have stopped. I wanted to stop. But not only did nobody ever say it could be an option, I was outright told to continue. All I heard was how good it was for the baby. But no one ever mentioned how it affected me." Consider this your regular reminder that fed is best.  TTYL!  Kelly Faircloth, Executive Editor   Read More

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SO RELAXING The Moment I Learned I Didn't Have To Do It All On My Own   "The truth is, as a SAHM, I often feel guilty asking for help," Samm D. admits today. "I don't feel worthy, since I am not working outside the home full time, and a voice in the back of my head often whispers (loudly) 'you and your husband made the decision to have all these kids, so the responsibilities are all yours!'" But she recently got a wake-up call that she doesn't have to do it all herself. Give it a read for a reminder.   Read More

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