#15 - The Exhaustion of Breastfeeding and How Hard It Is to Ask For Help (Anonymom series)

Welcome to my Anonymom series.  Real moms talking about their deepest and darkest moments - anonymously.  Anonymom episodes may consist of difficult topics including miscarriage, infertility, separation, anxiety, depression, trauma, and other potentially triggering issues.  Names have been changed to protect the identity of the mom. This episode features Elizabeth, a mom of a now 2.5 year old boy who was born with a broken clavicle.  As a result of this, Elizabeth's transition to motherhood and her goal of breastfeeding were made complicated.  She goes in depth about her experience with lack of sleep, feeling exhausted physically and emotionally, and feeling unable and unwilling to ask for help.  She talks about postpartum depression, her son's sensory issues, and how she copes.   This podcast should not be substituted for legitimate mental health treatment.  If you or a mom you know is struggling with mental health difficulties during pregnancy, postpartum, or beyond, contact Postpartum Support International at 800-944-4773 or visit www.postpartum.net.  If you are worried about your safety or the safety of a loved one, please call for help immediately at 911 or by reaching out to the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 1-800-273-8255.