back after a bit of a break… been thinking about my milk supply and sleep debt a lot lately. rosa’s 8 months now and i’m still struggling to get more than 5 hours of sleep. i know it’s not uncommon for pp moms to be tired, but i’m starting to wonder if there’s a connection between my sleep debt and my milk supply.
i’ve noticed that on days when i get a bit more sleep, my supply seems to be better. but on days when i’m running on fumes, it’s like my body just can’t keep up. anyone else experience this? is it just a coincidence or is there something more to it?
i’ve been reading about how sleep affects hormone regulation and i’m curious if that plays a role here. fwiw, i’m still ebf and trying to make it to a year. any insights or experiences would be helpful