This fluctuation is not uncommon. Social support can be a factor but, in addition to this, estrogen and progesterone drop within hours after giving birth. The result of this deep is mode swings leading to feelings such as joy and loneliness. These hormones stabilize only after a mother stops lactating. From those that don’t breastfeed, stabilization may take 6 - 8 weeks post birth. The baby blues is a common occurrence in the first couple of weeks postpartum. If this low feeling persists longer than the initial first couple of weeks, that’s common and may be Postpartum Depression so contact your doctor for support. 👆🏼 Follow for daily support on postpartum recovery, fertility, hormone balance, blood sugar balance,... recipes, lifestyle changes and more. #thisismotherhood #momlifeunfiltered #momsofinstagram #modernmom #selfcareformoms #fourthtrimester #postpartumanxiety #postpartumsupport #womenshealth #healthylifestyle #breastfeedingmom #breastmilk #breastfedbaby