02/11/2026
Not because she’s too fragile
but because she’s carrying more than you can see.
Breastfeeding is a full-body, full-heart job.
It’s not just milk.
It’s hormones shifting, emotions rising,
nights blending into mornings.
It’s prolactin keeping her alert.
It’s estrogen staying low,
which can mean lower energy, lower desire,
higher sensitivity, deeper exhaustion.
She’s not being “too emotional.”
She’s not “back to normal.”
She’s responding to her baby.
She’s still rebuilding herself.
She might feel invisible.
She might not have the words.
But she still needs to be held.
Still needs care.
Still deserves softness.
If she’s still breastfeeding,
she’s still in postpartum.
Love her like it.
Love her harder 🩷