If a patient has sleep apnea/hypoxia, then it is possible that when she sits
down with the baby, she could be drowsy enough to
induce a hypoxic state and a panic attack.  Almost every new mom at three
weeks is sleep deprived, and can doze off quickly.
If the mom is a bit chubby, or has a thick neck she could be predisposed to
sleep apnea.  Even a small reduction in oxygenation can initiate a full
blown panic attack.  This could be a separate issue from breastfeeding.
Lu Bush
RNC, IBCLC
user of CPAP for sleep apnea

----- Original Message -----
From: "Brenda Phipps" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Tuesday, April 27, 2004 3:49 PM
Subject: Anxiety during breastfeeding


> Hello,
>
> I have a mom who called me today and says that she has panic attacks
> and anxiety at every breastfeeding. Her baby is now 3 weeks old, and is
> doing very well with breastfeeding.

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