Always Tired After Weaning My 9 Month Old...

Hi J.
The number one complaint coming into a physician is fatigue.
Stress, kids, life and more commonly poor nutrition lend to this. I was a tired mom of twins til they were 2- used to have to nap daily even though getting sleep. I started taking in good nutrition- also got my shape back which was a bonus- and I haven't napped since. Check out our products at http://www.mydietshop.org I'm a 47yo gal, wife, mom of twins, work med. career and have part time business- still energy to burn with good nutrition. You're probably deficient in omega3fatty acids- check out the herbalifeline. It's really important and it takes 3 years to gain your stores back from your baby taking them while inutero- that is if you dont supplement. Most of my COI use it throughout pregnancy. Anyway. If you want to know more, email me at ____@____.com
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Think colorful food.
B. Jarmoluk

Sometimes after pregnancy your thyroid can be off. I suggest a visit to the doctor just in case. Good luck.

It sounds like you may be iron-deficient, which is very common among nursing and post-nursing moms. You might want to increase iron in your diet through food, supplements, and use of cast iron pans. "Liquid Iron," which you can find at most health food stores or co-ops, is great. You can also just pick up iron tablets in supplement form. Many herbs are high in iron, such as Yellow Dock, Nettles, Dandelion. . . you might consider taking herbs before taking the straight iron supplements as those can often cause constipation and stomach upset. But the most basic thing to do is add more iron-rich foods into your diet. Hope you feel better soon!

Could you be pregnant again?

J.-
Have your doctor check your thyroid levels! After I finished nursing my second child, mine was completely shot! I now take levothyroxine once a day...it has made all the difference in the world. Good luck!

I like everyone's suggestions for checking thyroid level and nutrition things. Just an idea though, I quit breastfeeding at the start of July, had a my first period since having the baby 2 weeks after that, felt rundown, tired and just slow in general- I was pregnant again. Is that a possibility for you?

You should get your thyroid level checked. It's very normal to have an abnormal thyroid level after pregnancy. Sometimes you need thyroid replacement therapy for this.

I've read that weaning does a number on your hormones, which could cause fatigue. Also, keep an eye out for PPD--it has been known to show up later, especially after weaning (also could contribute to being tired).