Postpartum Depression & Breastfeeding: pumping can help

How breastfeeding and pumping can support postpartum health

When Breastfeeding Isn’t Possible — The Benefits of Pumping

Not every mom can or chooses to breastfeed directly—and that’s okay. Pumping allows you to gain many of the same benefits while still feeding your baby breast milk.

Benefits of pumping include:

  • Maintains milk supply even if baby isn’t latching well
  • Continues gradual hormone release, helping stabilize mood and lessen abrupt hormone drops
  • Flexibility: You can share feeding duties with your partner or caregiver
  • Freedom: Pumping makes it easier to return to work, run errands, or simply rest without worry

Full article here Breastfeeding: how slower hormone changes can help

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Author: Karen’s Creation

I’ve been a Postpartum Nurse for 40 yrs. Author of "Nobody Told Me This Part: A postpartum depression guide" (coming out soon). I have helped many new moms learn about the symptoms of Postpartum Depression to watch out for & to get the support person to get involved & how to help. This site is dedicated to this topic & other topics of postpartum wellness. Follow for breast pump reviews, fourth-trimester recovery tips, & new-mom must-haves.

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