Dear Lactnet Friends:

There is oxytocin in human milk, in addition to other hormones. The process
of breastfeeding also releases oxytocin and CCK and other hormones in both
mom and baby.

The "tiredness" noticed in babies is often a consequence of these hormones.
Perhaps a premature infant gets "tired" as a response to the hormones from a
smaller amount of milk, because the premie tummy is smaller?

Breastfeeding and human milk  lead to relaxation. This is difference to
tiredness.

warmly,

Nikki Lee RN, BSN, Mother of 2, MS, IBCLC, CCE, CIMI, ANLC, CKC
craniosacral therapy practitioner
www.breastfeedingalwaysbest.com

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