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Postpartum hormonal changes require a change in the brain chemistry: Prolactin (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prolactin https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prolactin)
by heisenbit 10y ago
Postpartum hormonal changes require a change in the brain chemistry: Prolactin (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prolactin https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prolactin) is enabled by Dopamine level going down. Dopamine is a key brain chemical affecting mood and energy to think. The potential for unexpected behavioral changes is a given. If someone is sensitive, already off balance or the change is larger than usual there is a great risk for mother and newborn.