Does Breastfeeding Take Energy?

Does Breastfeeding Take Energy? Does breastfeeding take energy? It’s natural to feel tired in the postpartum period. Healing from childbirth, taking care of a newborn, producing breast milk, and breastfeeding every 2 to 3 hours requires a lot of energy. Does breastfeeding make you lose energy? Other than oxytocin, the hormone prolactin, which is released