Postnatal Fatigue: When Might It Be Something More? Elise Fulara, MA, RN, IBCLC, RLC, CLC

Postpartum fatigue is recognized as something that comes hand in hand with the postnatal

period, but many parents don’t recognize when the fatigue experience slips into chronic

exhaustion, which has implications for maternal moods, infant wellbeing, and milk production.

This talk will cover recognizing and responding to postnatal exhaustion including the

recognition of several underlying and often unrecognized biochemical reasons it may occur

such as hormone dysregulation and nutrient deficiencies. It will empower lactation