21/11/2025
Men, this is important.
If your partner is still breastfeeding,
she’s still in her postpartum period.
Breastfeeding isn’t just about milk.
It changes her hormones.
It reshapes her brain.
Literally.
Prolactin rises, making her more alert, more tuned in to the baby’s needs.
Estrogen and progesterone stay low,
which can mean:
less energy
mood swings
trouble sleeping
a lower desire for intimacy
So if she seems emotional, sensitive, or completely wrapped up in the baby
it’s not that she’s “moody.”
It’s not that she’s “changed.”
It’s physiology.
Every single day,
she’s nourishing a baby with her body,
responding to their cues,
and quietly trying to rebuild herself.
Dads, this is your moment.
Show up.
Hold her.
Hold the baby.
Make the meal.
Be a safe place.
Be an equal parent.
Because your baby doesn’t just need a strong mama they need both of you. 🖤
