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Stomach pain while nursing... Help/suggestions?

I don't think it's my uterus shrinking because I'm 7 weeks pp.

But any reasons why my stomach would be cramping/upset while I nurse?
It's been going on for about a week regularly. I don't know what it is or why it's happening... Any suggestions?

Tags: Breastfeeding, pain, stomach

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Permalink Reply by Jen, Mom365 Host on September 18, 2012 at 6:41pm

It might be worth a call to your OB, just to check things out. By 6 weeks things should be back to normal.

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Permalink Reply by Sweetmama on September 19, 2012 at 10:02pm

I didn't experience this myself, but I've heard several women make similar comments. Pregnancy and breastfeeding both affect your hormones so much I would think it could just be something like that. An overload of hormones can definitely make you feel nauseous, and it takes a while for them to regulate when you're breastfeeding. I would definitely mention it to your doctor just to be safe, but try not to worry too much. It's probably just another one of those wacky things we get to enjoy as women :)

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Permalink Reply by Jen Temple on September 27, 2012 at 7:45pm

Is it just while you are nursing or a constant cramping? Also is it up high or lower in the abdomen? I would definitely check things out with your doctor. I was having a similar situation, and my pain turned out to be gallstones, which apparently are common in pregnancy. I ended up having to have a scope to remove stones from both my liver and pancreas, and surgery to remove my gallbladder. I hope that everything turns out ok for you.