New pains
In late pregnancy, back pain, especially in the lower back, is experienced by almost everyone. After giving birth, only one in four mothers feels immediate relief. Many will continue to feel back pain [1].
During pregnancy, the main pain was probably in the lower back, now it’s traveled to the neck, shoulders and upper back [1]. Most likely, this is due to the period of adaptation to breastfeeding and to carrying the baby — you are now mastering many new positions. Be sure to find ergonomic positions for breastfeeding. Using pillows, bring the baby to the breast; try to avoid bringing the breast to the baby.
Some mamas may also experience pain in the lower abdomen, especially during feeding. Often this is caused by contracting the uterus [2]. On the one hand, it’s unpleasant, on the other hand, it’s part of the process of recovery.
If you had a vaginal birth
An additional problem for mothers who’ve had a vaginal birth is hemorrhoids. Short-term use of topical creams may bring relief to symptoms, but should only for short periods of time because long-term use can cause skin problems [3].
If you had a caesarian section
The pains associated directly with the operation should have dissipated by this time [3]. If the suture is still troubling you, discuss with the doctor who performed the operation
