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writes: Hello, I am a 27 year old new mom. This will sound weird but I'm very embarrassed to ask this to any friends or family, as it is obviously a little strange. I breast feed, and every time I do so, I get turned on. Now I would NEVER do anything to my child, please do not get me wrong, but for some reason the constant sucking makes me horny. Please, is this normal to happen to a new mother? I know I am full of hormones, so maybe this attributes to it? All I know is every time I feed, I put the baby down and immediatley jump on my husband! But I'm worried this means something is wrong with my head. Does anyone know if this is something I should be getting checked out by a medical doctor? Thank you.
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reader, YummyMummy  +, writes (26 June 2007):
 Congratulations on the new baby.
This is something that came up with a group of people I chat with about all this pregnant and baby orientated. I myself will be a mum in under 4 months and at first found this quite shocking, but when I sat and thought about it it sounded quite normal. If you like having your nipples sucked then I suppose it will turn you on.
Just relax and maybe the "horniness" factor will drop as your hormones level out. I'm sure your husband doesn't mind the being pounced on part. :)
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reader, willywombat +, writes (27 June 2006):
 Look, this is a normal reaction and happens to quite a few breastfeeding mothers. The hormones that drive breastfeeding can cause a low in some women's libido and have the opposite affect in others - causing them to feel far more amourous towards their partners (lucky dad's is all I can say!). It's like during pregnancy, some women report feeling really *horny* and amorous and others threaten to chop it off if it comes near them ever again!
What you need to do is relax and stop worrying that this is abnormal, because it really isn't sweetie. Nobody will think bad things of you, this is all aprt of being a reproductive human being. Enjoy this time with your child and don't be put off by natural hormonal responses.
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reader, Smiler +, writes (27 June 2006):
 Hey Sweetie
Congratulations on the new baby :o) what your feeling is perfectly natural you don't need to visit your g.p honey concentrate on enjoying this time bonding with your baby its the best time of your life :o) and it never seems to last long enough! lol
I hope my advice was of some help to you sweetie :o) good luck ok... If you ever need someone to talk to or just a shoulder to cry on or maybe a little more advice, truly I'm always here for you ok :o)
You Take Care Babe And Good Luck X
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reader, snowbird  +, writes (27 June 2006):
 Your nipples have exactly the same nerve endings as they did before, and are every bit as sensitive - it is nothing but a mechanical reaction... did you not get turned on when your husband played with them?? Of course you did!!
Many women get turned on by leaning on the washing machine on spin cycle - but who has a piccy of that on her office desk??!! Just enjoy it, it is a sensual thing both for you and your baby and it is the most natural thing in the world, some peace in a mother's hectic day. Nothing should spoil that. I breast fed both my babies and am beyond any guilty feelings as I felt just as normal as you do... it is the ones who get turned on just looking at pictures of children who should feel guilty, and as far removed from nature and the joys of motherhood as chalk is from cheese!!
Be happy, and don't worry!!
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reader, Hopeful +, writes (27 June 2006):
 I heard a similar thing from a co-worker years ago so I don't think its terribly unusual - perhaps worth having a look on the net for any information - I'm sure you would be able to get some information from websites about breast feeding/new mothers.
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reader, anonymous, writes (27 June 2006): This is actually normal, but I would advise against publically telling or showing people about this, as I read somewhere awhile ago about a mom who had her baby taken away by child care workers, just because she felt 'turned on' by it.
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