In the second installment of my series documenting my recent health scare with hyponatremia, I share the deeply personal experience of breastfeeding my two-year-old in a cubicle at Gold Coast University Hospital’s Emergency Department after suffering two seizures due to severe hyponatremia (sodium levels at 121). This condition, which can affect breastfeeding mothers due to excessive fluid intake or hormonal changes disrupting electrolyte balance, carries serious risks, including seizures.
Filmed 22 hours post-seizure, still groggy with a cannula in my hand and ECG electrodes monitoring elevated troponin levels, I reflect on the incredible support from the hospital staff that allowed me to safely continue breastfeeding. One doctor shared that his wife breastfeeds their four-year-old, offering validation that meant so much in that moment. Breastfeeding was a source of comfort for my toddler, who was worried about me, and for myself during this challenging time. Unlike my first video, filmed in the resuscitation bay, this footage captures my time in a cubicle, showcasing the continued care I received.
As a passionate breastfeeding advocate, I’m sharing this story to raise awareness about hyponatremia risks for breastfeeding mothers and to highlight the exceptional support hospitals can provide.
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