Hey Moms,
I have a 3 month old baby, and also a 3 and 5 year old. This is my first time breastfeeding and it seems like for the most part since the baby has been born I have no sex drive. I was wondering if this could be from the hormones involved in breastfeeding and if anyone else has experienced this. I feel bad for my husband because im never in the mood?
Thanks for you input!
Yes!! I didn't have a ounce of sex drive when I was breastfeeding. It is the hormones. I bf until 10 and a half months. You'll get back to normal once you stop. It isn't forever.
Yes, it is from the hormones while breastfeeding. For the duration of breastfeeding, you will most likely have a reduced sex drive. Not to discourage you, but mine didn't fully return until my twins were one year old. My husband was very understanding. I would even explain it to yours. That way, it's not an ego hit for him. It's something you really can't help. But, know that it does get better!
this is very true! it is one of the down sides of nursing. I have been nursing for 15 mo. and it is hard for me to be in the mood. I am not sure if there is something you can do to change it, I never asked bc honestly my daughter is very high needs so I cant really sneak away anyhow...but you should ask your dr. or your LAC. If you dont have one you can contact the LLL and get one, they are wonderful! http://www.breastfeedinghelpline.com/?utm_source=newslett...
good luck, and it is just a phase tell your hubbie to hang in there, it will pass!
This is perfectly normal. I stopped nursing my now 6 month old at about 5 months old and got the drive RIGHT back! No worries girl!
I recently had my baby too, she is 7 weeks and I also have a 3 & a 5 yr old. Since my baby has been born my husband and I have had sex about 5 times, only 2 times have I really been in the mood... It's not like we normally do it everyday or anything like that, before the baby it was around 2-3 times a week... so for me to only be in the mood 2 times in about 2 months is hard, I am also breastfeeding. Sorry to say but if I am not willing or don't even want to try to get in the mood, then he has a hand lol.
I have a 2 year old and a 3 month old. I am glad to see all of the other responses as I am in the same position. Even without the hormones it is hard to feel in the mood when you are trying to take care of two kids, run a house, your boobs are 'off limits', and your body isn't exactly the way it was before the baby to say the least. I think this is totally normal.
Completely normal and way to go with the breastfeeding!
Its just your body's way of saying, "There is NO WAY I'm getting pregnant again because I am already making food for another human being!" lol
Give it time, and hopefully your husband will understand. As your baby starts eating solids (6 months +) and stops breastfeeding as much your sex drive will return.
The negative side of that, so will the periods.
Again, congrats and good job! :)
