Natural health: I'm breastfeeding and feel tired most of the time 

Advice on breastfeeding and tension headaches

Pregnancy, birth, and breastfeeding all require quite a deal of energy. Picture: iStock 

I'm breastfeeding my six-month-old baby and feel tired most of the time. He has started to sleep through the night, but it's making little or no difference. What would you recommend?

New babies can be equal parts joy and exhaustion. The lack of sleep often has a cumulative effect on energy levels and sense of wellbeing.