I have a breastfeeding question…?
I am breastfeeding my 5 week old baby, and I always planned to stop at 6 weeks. I had a lot of problems with postpartum depression after my first son, and I think alot of it had to do with being so tied down due to nursing. Now, I am really happy nursing my baby, but my husband is still wanting me to wean the baby so he can help more. I have been pumping breastmilk so he can help, but when I am home I see no reason for me not to feed him myself.
Also, like I said, I really do enjoy nursing, but I really want my life back. I want to be able to drink, and smoke if I want to, (I quit when I found out I was pregnant-please no smoking lectures), but I don’t know if that means having to quit breastfeeding.
Any well-meaning, kind words of advice?
Um, just to be clear. I’m not asking anyone if I should or shouldn’t stop. I would like to know if there is some way to have the best of both worlds–be able to go out and have a life, while continuing breastfeeding.
well, as a breastfeeding women, its OK to have a few drinks and even to smoke. its actually better to breastfeed if you are going to smoke. after about 2 months it gets easier to breastfeed. maybe your postpartum has something to do with your attitude of ‘being tied down” dont think of it that way. think of it as providing the best possible thing for your child.
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