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Did you know that weaning from breastfeeding can trigger a significant hormonal shift in your body?

As breastfeeding reduces or stops, levels of prolactin and oxytocin, the hormones responsible for milk production and those warm, connected feelings many mothers experience begin to decline. At the same time, estrogen and progesterone start fluctuating as your body transitions away from lactation and back towards its pre-pregnancy hormonal patterns.

For some mothers, this adjustment passes with little notice. For others, it can bring mood changes, increased anxiety, tearfulness, irritability, headaches, fatigue, disrupted sleep, or a feeling that they’re simply “not themselves.”

If you’ve recently weaned and found yourself feeling emotionally overwhelmed, struggling with sleep or experiencing unexpected changes in your wellbeing, you’re not imagining it. These hormonal changes are very real and they can have a significant impact during this transition.

If you’re navigating weaning and your little one’s sleep has become more challenging, I can help. Together we can create a gentle, responsive plan that supports your little one while also protecting your wellbeing during this transition.

💌 Send me a message to learn how I can support your family.