Hello- We've had discussions about headaches during let-down. I am wondering if anyone has any ideas for a mother who suffers increased migraines following weaning. Mom is 40 years old, currently nursing her third child, age 13 months. Nursed first child 3 months, with an increase in migraines following weaning. Had been bedridden for a month during pregnancy because of headaches. Second child was weaned abruptly at 3 mos with immediate full blown migraines. These are the kind that keep her in bed for 2-3 days. With the longer nursing this time, headaches have been minimal, but as her child increases solids and nurses less, she is noticing gradual increase, and she is understandably apprehensive. She contacted me for info re: Prozac, which I shared (thank you Lactnet and Dr. Hale!) She was on Prozac prior to becoming pregnant this time, in fact five weeks into the preg. before she knew it. She is knowledgable about suspected foods and additives- and has apparently been given every medication there is. I told her I would ask all of you for ideas- but have already said that our best response may be- nurse as long as possible! What would the connection be between lactation and FEWER migraines? (She's been told migraines usually abate by age fifty- maybe this is a case for a LONG-term pump rental... :-) Sue Jacoby, IBCLC & LLLL