Why Am I Still So Tired After Baby?

Find Out What Your Body’s Trying to Tell You —And What to Do About It

Many moms feel exhausted, foggy, and overwhelmed long after birth—but aren’t sure why.

If you’ve wondered whether this is your new normal in motherhood, you’re not alone. But know it doesn't have to be this way!

This quiz will help you uncover whether your symptoms point to something deeper...what we call postpartum depletion...and what area would have the biggest impact in helping you feel like yourself again.

How It Works:

For each statement, select a number from 0 to 4 that best describes how you’ve felt over the past 14 days*:

0 = Never or rarely
1 = Occasionally, not severe
2 = Occasionally, affects life significantly
3 = Frequently, not severe
4 = Frequently, affects life significantly

Occasionally means more than one day per week, but less than or equal to four days. Frequently means five or more days per week.

What You'll Discover:

This quiz + results walk you through six key areas where postpartum depletion may be affecting your health:

Nutritional Reserve
Physical Repair
Mental Wellbeing
Sleep Quality
Toxin & Inflammation Load
Purposeful Connection

You'll get a score for each category—plus an overall depletion score—along with personalized guidance based on your results.

Time Commitment: 2-5 Minutes

This quiz is comprehensive, but still quick to complete. It is a shortened version of our Postpartum Depletion Score (PDS), so you’ll gain insight into how postpartum has affected your body, mind, and energy.

*Based on the Postpartum Depletion Score™ from

Thrive, Mama! The Ultimate Postpartum Blueprint

Section 1: Nutritional Reserve

Your body needs more nutrients after birth—not less. This section helps you assess whether you're getting the nourishment required to heal, maintain energy, produce breastmilk, and support mood and metabolism. Depletion here often shows up as cravings, hair loss, gut symptoms, or low milk supply.

I experience low milk supply (if breastfeeding). *

0 (Never, or rarely have the symptom)

1 (Occasionally have it; the effect is not severe)

2 (Occasionally have it, affects significant or severe)

3 (Frequently have it, but the effect not severe)

4 (Frequently have it, affect significant or severe)

I notice food sensitivities or adverse reactions after eating. *

0 (Never, or rarely have the symptom)

1 (Occasionally have it; the effect is not severe)

2 (Occasionally have it, affects significant or severe)

3 (Frequently have it, but the effect not severe)

4 (Frequently have it, affect significant or severe)

I have frequent cravings for sugar or salt. *

0 (Never, or rarely have the symptom)

1 (Occasionally have it; the effect is not severe)

2 (Occasionally have it, affects significant or severe)

3 (Frequently have it, but the effect not severe)

I experience frequent bloating, gas, constipation, or diarrhea. *

0 (Never, or rarely have the symptom)

1 (Occasionally have it; the effect is not severe)

2 (Occasionally have it, affects significant or severe)

3 (Frequently have it, but the effect not severe)

4 (Frequently have it, affect significant or severe)

I feel dizzy or lightheaded throughout the day. *

0 (Never, or rarely have the symptom)

1 (Occasionally have it; the effect is not severe)

2 (Occasionally have it, affects significant or severe)

3 (Frequently have it, but the effect not severe)

4 (Frequently have it, affect significant or severe)

I feel excessively thirsty. *

0 (Never, or rarely have the symptom)

1 (Occasionally have it; the effect is not severe)

2 (Occasionally have it, affects significant or severe)

3 (Frequently have it, but the effect not severe)

4 (Frequently have it, affect significant or severe)

I get muscle cramps or spasms. *

0 (Never, or rarely have the symptom)

1 (Occasionally have it; the effect is not severe)

2 (Occasionally have it, affects significant or severe)

3 (Frequently have it, but the effect not severe)

4 (Frequently have it, affect significant or severe)

I notice changes in my vision or have difficulty seeing in low light. *

0 (Never, or rarely have the symptom)

1 (Occasionally have it; the effect is not severe)

2 (Occasionally have it, affects significant or severe)

3 (Frequently have it, but the effect not severe)

4 (Frequently have it, affect significant or severe)

I hear ringing in my ears (tinnitus). *

0 (Never, or rarely have the symptom)

1 (Occasionally have it; the effect is not severe)

2 (Occasionally have it, affects significant or severe)

3 (Frequently have it, but the effect not severe)

4 (Frequently experience it, impact significant or severe)

I feel numbness or tingling in my hands or feet. *

0 (Never, or rarely have the symptom)

1 (Occasionally have it; the effect is not severe)

2 (Occasionally have it, affects significant or severe)

3 (Frequently have it, but the effect not severe)

4 (Frequently have it, affect significant or severe)

I am shedding more hair than usual. *

0 (Never, or rarely have the symptom)

1 (Occasionally have it; the effect is not severe)

2 (Occasionally have it, affects significant or severe)

3 (Frequently have it, but the effect not severe)

4 (Frequently have it, affect significant or severe)

I feel nauseated after eating or am sensitive to food textures. *

0 (Never, or rarely have the symptom)

1 (Occasionally have it; the effect is not severe)

2 (Occasionally have it, affects significant or severe)

3 (Frequently have it, but the effect not severe)

4 (Frequently have it, affect significant or severe)

I eat fewer than 8 servings of fruits and vegetables per day. *

Section 2: Physical Repair

Pregnancy, birth, and postpartum recovery place immense strain on your muscles, joints, and tissues. This section identifies physical signs that your body may still be healing or lacking key resources, including pain, inflammation, weakness, or susceptibility to illness.

I feel low energy or physically fatigued. *

0 (Never, or rarely have the symptom)

1 (Occasionally have it; the effect is not severe)

2 (Occasionally have it, affects significant or severe)

3 (Frequently have it, but the effect not severe)

4 (Frequently have it, affect significant or severe)

I experience muscle or joint pain. *

0 (Never, or rarely have the symptom)

1 (Occasionally have it; the effect is not severe)

2 (Occasionally have it, affects significant or severe)

3 (Frequently have it, but the effect not severe)

4 (Frequently have it, affect significant or severe)

I experience headaches. *

0 (Never, or rarely have the symptom)

1 (Occasionally have it; the effect is not severe)

2 (Occasionally have it, affects significant or severe)

3 (Frequently have it, but the effect not severe)

4 (Frequently have it, affect significant or severe)

I have ongoing digestive issues (constipation, gas, etc.). *

0 (Never, or rarely have the symptom)

1 (Occasionally have it; the effect is not severe)

2 (Occasionally have it, affects significant or severe)

3 (Frequently have it, but the effect not severe)

4 (Frequently have it, affect significant or severe)

I get frequent colds or infections. *

0 (Never, or rarely have the symptom)

1 (Occasionally have it; the effect is not severe)

2 (Occasionally have it, affects significant or severe)

3 (Frequently have it, but the effect not severe)

4 (Frequently have it, affect significant or severe)

My weight has noticeably changed (gain or loss). *

0 (Never, or rarely have the symptom)

1 (Occasionally have it; the effect is not severe)

2 (Occasionally have it, affects significant or severe)

3 (Frequently have it, but the effect not severe)

4 (Frequently have it, affect significant or severe)

I feel short of breath with minimal effort. *

0 (Never, or rarely have the symptom)

1 (Occasionally have it; the effect is not severe)

2 (Occasionally have it, affects significant or severe)

3 (Frequently have it, but the effect not severe)

4 (Frequently have it, affect significant or severe)

I experience rashes or dry, itchy skin. *

0 (Never, or rarely have the symptom)

1 (Occasionally have it; the effect is not severe)

2 (Occasionally have it, affects significant or severe)

3 (Frequently have it, but the effect not severe)

4 (Frequently have it, affect significant or severe)

I notice puffiness or swelling in my hands, feet, or face. *

0 (Never, or rarely have the symptom)

1 (Occasionally have it; the effect is not severe)

2 (Occasionally have it, affects significant or severe)

3 (Frequently have it, but the effect not severe)

4 (Frequently have it, affect significant or severe)

Section 3: Mental Wellbeing

Brain fog, mood swings, and anxiety aren’t just emotional—they’re biochemical. This section explores how nutrient imbalances, stress hormones, and brain inflammation may be affecting your thoughts, memory, and sense of emotional balance.

I feel anxious or overwhelmed. *

0 (Never, or rarely have the symptom)

1 (Occasionally have it; the effect is not severe)

2 (Occasionally have it, affects significant or severe)

3 (Frequently have it, but the effect not severe)

4 (Frequently have it, affect significant or severe)

I feel depressed or hopeless. *

0 (Never, or rarely have the symptom)

1 (Occasionally have it; the effect is not severe)

2 (Occasionally have it, affects significant or severe)

3 (Frequently have it, but the effect not severe)

4 (Frequently have it, affect significant or severe)

I’m more irritable than usual. *

0 (Never, or rarely have the symptom)

1 (Occasionally have it; the effect is not severe)

2 (Occasionally have it, affects significant or severe)

3 (Frequently have it, but the effect not severe)

4 (Frequently have it, affect significant or severe)

I have noticeable mood swings. *

0 (Never, or rarely have the symptom)

1 (Occasionally have it; the effect is not severe)

2 (Occasionally have it, affects significant or severe)

3 (Frequently have it, but the effect not severe)

4 (Frequently have it, affect significant or severe)

I have difficulty concentrating or making decisions. *

0 (Never, or rarely have the symptom)

1 (Occasionally have it; the effect is not severe)

2 (Occasionally have it, affects significant or severe)

3 (Frequently have it, but the effect not severe)

4 (Frequently have it, affect significant or severe)

I feel lonely or disconnected. *

0 (Never, or rarely have the symptom)

1 (Occasionally have it; the effect is not severe)

2 (Occasionally have it, affects significant or severe)

3 (Frequently have it, but the effect not severe)

3 (Frequently have it, but the effect not severe) 4 (Frequently have it, affect significant or severe)

I feel overwhelmed by simple daily tasks. *

0 (Never, or rarely have the symptom)

1 (Occasionally have it; the effect is not severe)

2 (Occasionally have it, affects significant or severe)

3 (Frequently have it, but the effect not severe)

4 (Frequently have it, affect significant or severe)

I forget things easily or feel distracted. *

0 (Never, or rarely have the symptom)

1 (Occasionally have it; the effect is not severe)

2 (Occasionally have it, affects significant or severe)

3 (Frequently have it, but the effect not severe)

4 (Frequently have it, affect significant or severe)

I feel emotionally numb or disconnected. *

0 (Never, or rarely have the symptom)

1 (Occasionally have it; the effect is not severe)

2 (Occasionally have it, affects significant or severe)

3 (Frequently have it, but the effect not severe)

4 (Frequently have it, affect significant or severe)

I feel wired but tired throughout the day. *

0 (Never, or rarely have the symptom)

1 (Occasionally have it; the effect is not severe)

2 (Occasionally have it, affects significant or severe)

3 (Frequently have it, but the effect not severe)

4 (Frequently have it, affect significant or severe)

Section 4: Sleep Quality

Sleep isn't just about hours—it's about restoration. This section helps you evaluate whether your sleep is helping your body repair or adding to your exhaustion. Issues falling asleep, waking up wired, or needing naps may all point to hidden dysregulation.

It takes me more than 20 minutes to fall asleep. *

0 (Never, or rarely have the symptom)

1 (Occasionally have it; the effect is not severe)

2 (Occasionally have it, affects significant or severe)

3 (Frequently have it, but the effect not severe)

4 (Frequently have it, affect significant or severe)

I wake frequently during the night (not from baby) or feel unrested in the morning. *

0 (Never or rarely have the symptom)

1 (Occasionally have it; the effect is not severe)

2 (Occasionally have it, affects significant or severe)

3 (Frequently have it, but the effect not severe)

4 (Frequently have it, affect significant or severe)

I struggle to fall back asleep after waking. *

0 (Never, or rarely have the symptom)

1 (Occasionally have it; the effect is not severe)

2 (Occasionally have it, affects significant or severe)

3 (Frequently have it, but the effect not severe)

4 (Frequently have it, affect significant or severe)

I fall asleep during the day or while feeding. *

0 (Never, or rarely have the symptom)

1 (Occasionally have it; the effect is not severe)

2 (Occasionally have it, affects significant or severe)

3 (Frequently have it, but the effect not severe)

4 (Frequently have it, affect significant or severe)

I snore or stop breathing during sleep. *

0 (Never, or rarely have the symptom)

1 (Occasionally have it; the effect is not severe)

2 (Occasionally have it, affects significant or severe)

3 (Often experience it, but the effect is not severe)

4 (Frequently have it, affect significant or severe)

I use supplements or sleep aids to fall asleep. *

0 (Never, or rarely have the symptom)

1 (Occasionally have it; the effect is not severe)

2 (Occasionally have it, affects significant or severe)

3 (Often experience it, but the effect is not severe)

4 (Frequently have it, affect significant or severe)

Section 5: Toxin | Inflammation

Postpartum is a critical time to support detox pathways—especially after exposure to medications, environmental toxins, or hormone shifts. This section screens for signs that your body is struggling to process waste or respond to inflammation, which can lead to symptoms like fatigue, skin issues, or weight changes.

I experience unexplained fatigue. *

0 (Never, or rarely have the symptom)

1 (Occasionally have it; the effect is not severe)

2 (Occasionally have it, affects significant or severe)

3 (Frequently have it, but the effect not severe)

4 (Frequently have it, affect significant or severe)

I’m sensitive to smells, chemicals, or foods. *

0 (Never, or rarely have the symptom)

1 (Occasionally have it; the effect is not severe)

2 (Occasionally have it, affects significant or severe)

3 (Frequently have it, but the effect not severe)

4 (Frequently have it, affect significant or severe)

I feel dizzy, foggy, or brain-fogged. *

0 (Never, or rarely have the symptom)

1 (Occasionally have it; the effect is not severe)

2 (Occasionally have it, affects significant or severe)

3 (Frequently have it, but the effect not severe)

4 (Frequently have it, affect significant or severe)

I get breakouts, rashes or dry skin. *

0 (Never, or rarely have the symptom)

1 (Occasionally have it; the effect is not severe)

2 (Occasionally have it, affects significant or severe)

3 (Frequently have it, but the effect not severe)

4 (Frequently have it, affect significant or severe)

I feel constantly thirsty and/or need to urinate frequently (including waking up at night to pee). *

0 (Never, or rarely have the symptom)

1 (Occasionally have it; the effect is not severe)

2 (Occasionally have it, affects significant or severe)

3 (Frequently have it, but the effect not severe)

4 (Frequently have it, affect significant or severe)

I experience allergies or sensitivities (to foods or environmental triggers). *

0 (Never, or rarely have the symptom)

1 (Occasionally have it; the effect is not severe)

2 (Occasionally have it, affects significant or severe)

3 (Frequently have it, but the effect not severe)

4 (Frequently have it, affect significant or severe)

Section 6: Purposeful Connection

Many mothers experience a shift in identity, purpose, and connection after childbirth. This section explores how your deeper sense of meaning, creativity, and connection to something larger than yourself may be impacted.

How often do you...

Feel a lack of purpose or meaning in your day-to-day life? *

0 (Never, or rarely have the symptom)

1 (Occasionally have it; the effect is not severe)

2 (Occasionally have it, affects significant or severe)

3 (Frequently have it, but the effect not severe)

4 (Frequently have it, affect significant or severe)

Struggle to connect with your spiritual or belief system—even if you had one before? *

0 (Never, or rarely have the symptom)

1 (Occasionally have it; the effect is not severe)

2 (Occasionally have it, affects significant or severe)

3 (Frequently have it, but the effect not severe)

4 (Frequently have it, affect significant or severe)

Feel disconnected from nature or the world around you? *

0 (Never, or rarely have the symptom)

1 (Occasionally have it; the effect is not severe)

2 (Occasionally have it, affects significant or severe)

3 (Frequently have it, but the effect not severe)

4 (Frequently have it, affect significant or severe)

Feel uninspired or creatively flat, like something vital is missing? *

0 (Never, or rarely have the symptom)

1 (Occasionally have it; the effect is not severe)

2 (Occasionally have it, affects significant or severe)

3 (Frequently have it, but the effect not severe)

4 (Frequently have it, affect significant or severe)

Find it difficult to genuinely feel or express gratitude? *

0 (Never, or rarely have the symptom)

1 (Occasionally have it; the effect is not severe)

2 (Occasionally have it, affects significant or severe)

3 (Frequently have it, but the effect not severe)

4 (Frequently have it, affect significant or severe)

🎉 You Did It, Mama!

You just completed the Postpartum Depletion Quiz — a powerful step toward understanding why you still might feel tired, foggy, or just not like yourself after having a baby.

Did you know a whopping 94% of new parents feel they don't get the support they need for their health, especially when breastfeeding? Know that you're not alone. And you're in the right place to get that support.

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