What happens to your hormones when you start weaning breastfeeding? In this episode, I share the emotional and hormonal shifts I experienced — including getting my first postpartum period back at 13 months.

Landon is BACK for today's episode! Did you miss him and his dad jokes? …because I did. 😄

Today we’re talking about something I was not prepared for: the hormonal and emotional effects of weaning breastfeeding.

It all started with a simple plan to cut just TWO feeds per day. But soon after, I started feeling overwhelmed, anxious, emotional, and crying more often than I’d like to admit. I honestly thought something was wrong with me.

It wasn’t until I talked with a psychologist friend that I realized it might actually be connected to weaning and the hormone shifts that happen when breastfeeding decreases. Mind blown.

In this episode we talk about:

• The emotional effects of reducing breastfeeding

• Hormone shifts that can happen during weaning

• Why anxiety or mood changes may show up

• Getting my first postpartum period back at 13 months

• What postpartum cycles can look like after breastfeeding

It turns out the hormonal shift was big enough that my cycle returned postpartum — and surprisingly, it wasn’t nearly as bad as everyone warned me it would be.

I wanted to bring this conversation to the podcast because no one really talks about how significant the hormone shift from weaning can be, and if you’re experiencing something similar, you are definitely not alone.

If you're currently breastfeeding, weaning, or noticing hormonal changes postpartum, this episode is for you.

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✨ Disclaimer: This episode is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult your doctor and/or pediatrician regarding your health or your child’s health.

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