Autoimmune disorders are not uncommon in postpartum women. It is possible that this is just an exacerbation of a pre-existing disorder like fibromyalgia. Fibromyalgia is poorly understood, but it can be triggered by stress, and exacerbated by sleep deprivation, both common features of new motherhood. -- Catherine Watson Genna, IBCLC New York City mailto:[log in to unmask] *********************************************** The LACTNET mailing list is powered by L-Soft's renowned LISTSERV(R) list management software together with L-Soft's LSMTP(TM) mailer for lightning fast mail delivery. For more information, go to: http://www.lsoft.com/LISTSERV-powered.html