is it normal to be dizzy while brestfeeding my1st son was brestfeed till he ws 3years old never had a problem w/t dizzines the child i have now is almost 3 month old i just started to expireanc dizzines i also have high blood pressurei take meds to control my blood pressure.
I think it is normal. It happened to me and my sister especially in the beginning. Make sure you drink a lot of water, too. :)
Are you eating enough? Most breastfeeding moms that get dizzy spells are having low blood sugar issues. Are you a great milk producer? I am thinking you are since you nursed your first till he was 3 years old (I nursed mine to 3.5 years, so good job!).
If you drink a ton of fluid, but don't take in enough calories, the room is going to spin. I would say when you nurse, have a good snack. Many moms in our Cape Cod Breastfeeding Moms club (we are on facebook) like the Luna bars. My bet is food - hands down. Try eating well balanced meals with plenty of snacks and fluids. You can even do Ensure (those thick drinks) if you are really busy.
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I remember it happening early on as well - not all the time, but occassionally. I was pretty sure it was due to hormones. I have heard of some post-partum women having vertigo, but of course that would be a much more severe dizziness.
It's probably dehydration. The water in your system will divert to the breasts first to feed the baby, leaving your body with less. A fantastic hydrator is "Innergize" from Reliv (www.reliv.com) - it has an extremely high absorption rate, and really hydrates your cells. You absorb the water as well as the many nutrients in the product, rather than peeing it all out. While you need to place your first order through a distributor, that person gets a ton of training and can help you regulate your intake. You may need additional nutrients as well. The company's products are formulated by Dr. Carl Hastings, an world-renowned expert in infant nutrition (helped develop Enfamil and ProSoBee formulas) so everything is safe for pregnant and nursing moms, infants, etc. Let me know if you want more info.
Make sure you have eaten or have a glass of juice before you breast feed. You could have a bit of a low blood pressure..
Also drink lots of water.
Hi Rosee!
It could definitely be dehydration. If drinking more water does not work, you may want to have your thyroid checked. I experienced dizziness as well as extreme tiredness for a while before seeing the doctor, only to find out that my thyroid was underactive, which is common, I guess after pregnancy.
Good luck and hope you feel better soon.
