Joints painful while breastfeeding

[Bessiebear]

Hello.

I gave birth 11 weeks ago and I exclusively breast feed. Recently I have noticed that my joints are painful and in the morning my little finger gets blocked. Does anyone experienced something similar or know why this could be? Thank you

[bms12]

Not experienced it during BF, however it could be low vitamin D or iron levels. My levels yo yo all the time and when they are low my joints are awful

[Cheekymunchkins]

I know that when you’re pregnant your body releases a hormone to stretch your ligaments, it may be things getting back into place. Just make sure you on a good breastfeeding multivitamin with omega supplement to make sure your levels stay good

[SRA8]

If it doesnt settle see your gp. Lots of causes for joint pains.

[Hidden]

I didn’t breast feed but had this. I felt like an old woman getting up after sitting/sleeping for a while. I googled it and apparently it’s quite normal and does wear off. It did for me just can’t remember when x

[Katja123]

Hi, yesssssss! The midwives tales say it is nursing related arthritis. My joints started paining all over at about 8 months old. Vanished at 10,5 months old. I started drinking more water, taking joint health supplements just in case and the doctor suggested holding hands above the heart level to drain the swelling.