post partum low blood pressure and dizziness

Hey, I hear you, that must be really scary, especially with the carrying worry. A few things stand out though: the dizziness with breastfeeding is actually quite common in these early weeks, and a lot of mums I know found it got better once they focused on staying properly hydrated and eating enough protein and salt. Since you're pumping 3-hourly as well, your body's losing fluids and energy, so that could definitely be part of it. What someone in my mum group mentioned was that the combination of sleep deprivation, frequent feeding, and skipping night pumps can really compound the dizziness, your electrolytes and blood sugar dip, and that's when the blurred vision and tingling can kick in. The good news is your gynae's done the main checks and bloods came back normal, which rules out the serious stuff. That said, given you had that BP spike early on and you're still getting these symptoms at 6 weeks with the tingling and shortness of breath, it's probably worth a follow-up with your doctor just to be thorough, maybe ask about your iron levels specifically, since you're breastfeeding and on iron tablets already. In the meantime, really prioritise drinking water throughout the day, eating balanced meals with salt and protein, and if you can, try to rest when your daughter sleeps rather than pushing through. You're doing brilliantly, by the way, IVF and early labour is a lot on your body.

Hey mama, I totally understand your worry, that's a real concern when you're feeling unwell. A few things that come up a lot: breastfeeding and pumping can actually trigger dizziness in the first couple of months because of the oxytocin release and fluid shifts, especially if you're not drinking enough water throughout the day. Someone in my mum group mentioned she had similar symptoms and it improved once she bumped up her water intake and made sure she was eating proper meals with salt and protein, not skipping those. Since you're pumping frequently, your body's also losing fluids, so that could be playing a part. That said, I do think it's worth flagging to your doctor again, specifically that the dizziness is persistent even though your BP readings look okay at the clinic, because blood pressure can fluctuate during the day, and your symptoms (the blurred vision, tingling, shortness of breath) deserve a closer look, especially given your preterm labour history. Sometimes it's just dehydration and iron levels, but you want to be sure. In the meantime, try sitting or lying down when you feel a dizzy spell coming, and maybe get your BP checked at home a few times a day if you can, just to see the pattern. You're doing great, and it's really sensible that you're being cautious about safety with your daughter, that shows you're thinking clearly even when you're not feeling it.

Sorry to hear what you’re going through but didn’t encounter it.. do you want to try traditional medicines? TCM or postnatal massage?