Posted by IsoM on December 18, 2002, at 2:21:01
In reply to Re: about the article,,, » IsoM, posted by Dinah on December 17, 2002, at 19:16:22
Thanks for telling me your experience. Maybe nursing does help for some, but not if postpartum depression is severe. What a horrible thing for you to have when it should've been a happy time. Did you feel *any* reduction in pain or anxiety from nursing? I wonder if it might've been worse if you didn't nurse?
Don't worry about how you might've affected your son with your depression. The fact you nursed him, refusing meds, & sang to him will count far more. It's not just the health benefits of mother's milk. While a baby does pick up on our feelings, what probably made a lasting impression on his baby mind was your warmth & smell, cradling arms, & rocking & singing. I think you did wonderfully & should be proud of your concern & unselfish giving to your little guy. How I feel for you thinking of you crying as you sang to him. You do sound like you forged a strong bond with him. I'm sure of it.
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