Is it possible for a mum to get stressed and over fatigued while breastfeeding and taking care of the baby?

It is possible and very common for a mother to become stressed and tired over breastfeeding and taking care of the baby. Especially in the society that we are living in, a new mother has to juggle home, baby, husband and very often, work. Having so many demands taxing on the limited resource, feeling over fatigue is almost unavoidable. Here are some tips that may help: - getting help! Get daddy involved in looking after the baby or with the household chores. State clearly how he can help - remind yourself that breastfeeding is simply a means to provide good nutrients to your baby and you may not see it as a chore (it can happen! Don’t blame yourself if you think that. It is normal.). Having more skin-to-skin contact with baby may also help make the breastfeeding session more enjoyable. - Adjust your expectations. Be realistic! You don’t need to be a supermom. Recognise that you are only human and can only do so much. Give yourself a break whenever needed in order to help you carry on. - Prioritize the tasks that needed to be completed. Knowing which tasks could be delayed will help relieve some stress that you may be feeling. For jobs that need to be completed, try to delegate to others such as your in-laws, husband or helper (if you have). Take care of yourself!

Yes, you will definitely feel worn out if you do not have extra family member to help you in taking care of baby. I suggest you can talk to your husband and let him understand how you feel and to see if he can have some share in baby taking e.g. in charge with the baby after he returns from work. If this is not workable, you can try to ask family member e.g. MIL or your own mother/father to help you. If there is no help from family member, you can consider to hire a maid too.

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