04/10/2026
No one warned me what weaning could do to my mood, energy and sleep.
If you’re weaning (or just finished) and feeling flat, teary, wired or completely wrung out, it may not be “just you”. Your hormones could be doing a lot of heavy lifting.
Here’s the simple version 👇
While you’re breastfeeding, prolactin supports milk production, and oxytocin supports let-down, bonding and a sense of calm. When you wean, both begin to fall. At the same time, oestrogen and progesterone shift as your body works to cycle back towards pre-pregnancy patterns, and cortisol (your stress hormone) is in the mix too.
When that happens quickly, it can feel like a hormonal rollercoaster. Add broken sleep, high stress and a body that’s already been running on empty since pregnancy, and it can feel even steeper.
A gentler pace can give your body more time to adjust. But life doesn’t always allow that, and either way, you deserve support, not “just push through”.
I’m Jessica, a naturopath helping exhausted, depleted mums move out of survival mode and thrive, so you can actually enjoy motherhood.
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