Postpartum night sweats: Causes and treatments
Written by Lauren McKay
Lauren McKay
Lauren McKay is a writer and journalist with more than ten years of experience writing across a variety of topics. She is a passionate advocate for driving women’s health knowledge and is a trained yoga teacher. She earned a Masters in Creative Writing from the University of Glasgow and currently lives in Scotland.
Fact checked by Dr. Carlotta Favaro PhD, Data Scientist
Dr. Carlotta Favaro PhD
Dr. Carlotta Favaro is a particle physicist with a PhD from the University of Zurich earned at the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN). She has several years of experience in fundamental scientific research, and for more than five years, she has been a Data Scientist in the field of women’s reproductive health. She currently lives in Switzerland.
Key takeaways:
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Postpartum night sweats are excessive sweating during the night and a normal reaction after giving birth that usually lasts only a few weeks.
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They’re thought to be caused by changes in your hormone levels, as well as your body getting rid of the extra fluid you gained during pregnancy.
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They may last for longer if you’re breastfeeding — but everyone is different.
If you’ve recently given birth and are finding that you’re experiencing night sweats – you’re not alone. Postpartum night sweats are common and may last for a few weeks or months after giving birth. Here’s everything you need to know about them.
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