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Njambi Fever opens up on painful breastfeeding journey and postpartum depression
07th August, 2026 06:27 PM
Blogger Njambi Fever has opened up about her painful breastfeeding journey, revealing how struggles with pain and low milk supply affected her emotionally and contributed to postpartum depression.
Njambi shared her experience during Breastfeeding Week on Friday, August 7, 2026, saying she had tried different ways to make breastfeeding work but continued to struggle.
Njambi explained that she had read widely about breastfeeding and tried different things she was told could help. She said she drank plenty of water, bought products and foods, pumped and latched, while hoping things would eventually improve.
“Still triggered to this day thinking about how my body betrayed me. What did I do wrong? I had all the information. I drank so much water. I bought everything I was told would help lol from Mamalait to Ovaltine. Bone soup ama ndio bone broth. Chocolates, cookies za maziwa,” Njambi Fever said.
She said she remained hopeful and kept telling herself that the next day would be better. However, Njambi explained that the pain continued, leaving her in tears and making breastfeeding difficult whenever her baby woke up.
Njambi Fever on breastfeeding struggles
Njambi said her breasts hurt throughout the breastfeeding period despite being told that the pain would disappear after two weeks. She explained that the pain became so difficult that she would panic whenever it was time to breastfeed her baby.
“My breasts hurt the whole time. I was told the pain goes away after 2 weeks; it didn’t. The pain made me panic every time she woke up. Masaa ya kunyonya ilikuwa inafika I would curl my toes! Uchungu,” Njambi Fever said.
She also revealed that her milk supply started reducing daily, adding that she struggled to share what she was going through. Njambi said the situation made her feel like she was failing as a mother and caused her to question her body and ability to care for her child.
Njambi said she eventually realised that continuing the situation was affecting her mental health. She explained that she found herself crying while holding her baby and feared postpartum depression would become worse.
“That’s the day I called the pharmacy and ordered Formula. She drank it all, and for the first time, she slept longer. I stopped crying & I started loving my child even more,” Njambi Fever said.
Njambi said the experience taught her not to judge other mothers without understanding their situations. She added that every mother can have a different breastfeeding journey, even after doing everything she believes is right.
“Motherhood has really taught me a lot. Mostly, not to judge what I don’t know!” Njambi Fever said.
