Cramping

[mommy2many]

Is it normal to have cramping from nursing? She eats so much more then I can eat someone help.
I just had to take 1000mg of tylenol because of the cramping.

[JennM17]

yes its normal. its your uterus going back down to size. it will stop in a few weeks for sure

[hikari]

Really? Mine still cramps really bad sometimes when my LO is nursing and he is almost 6 months old!

[mommy2many]

It feels like my stomach was in knots.

[mommy2many]

what does LO mean?

[JennM17]

LO = loved one

[JennM17]

my cramping only lasted a month or so

[01buckler15]

I don't remember how long mine lasted. But they were a b****. LOL The cramping is also worse when you've had your second and third.

[Ilah's Mamma]

i still cramp a little when im nursing

[sundrip]

I think the amount of time and intensity of the cramping varies by the person. Nursing releases hormones that cause the cramping. This is a big help newly post partum when your uterus needs to shrink back down but can be annoying over time. Personally, I don't much notice the cramps and didn't after a the first couple of weeks. Have you had a follow-up with your OB and did everything look ok then? If they continue to be really painful, I would give your OB a call and see if they would like to check on you again.

[mommy2many]

This felt like it would feel if you had the stomach flu but I don't. It still hurts a little but much better. Other wise I have fet okay. This is my sixth baby but the first time I am BF 100%.

[PurplePasion]

I think your uterus is still shrinking back into place and the cramping should go away soon.

[EKZZS]

Yes. The first little while it was awful. I had to do labor breathing techniques while pumping (preemie, had to pump not nurse). Everytime I got on the elevator to go see him I'd cramp up.