When BFing, did you have AF-like cramps with no AF?

mamarazzi

I've been having dull period-like cramps off and on for three weeks now.  I keep going to the bathroom expecting to see its return and I still haven't started.  What the heck?

I POAS Saturday so I could rule that out.

So annoying.

lizard76

One of the hormones involved in breast feeding (oxytocin) is also responsible for uterine contractions--cramps.  So, it may just be that the nursing is causing the cramps you feel.

KoriBrett

On & off, mostly when he'd suddenly change eating habits - like if he STTN a few nights in a row and didn't nurse as much.  Or when we went full tilt onto solids and he nursed less, etc.

emiliemadison

Ditto lizard. Or.....you could be pregnant?!

mamarazzi

emiliemadison:

Ditto lizard. Or.....you could be pregnant?!

I POAS -- BFN, thank God!

joseysbride

I had cramps quite often the entire time I was nursing.  I think that is normal because you have hormones that can cause your uterus to contract (aka cramp up).  The worst was a few months after she was born.  I don't know why.  Maybe because her eating habits changed?

Andrewsgal

I am deal with this same thing. i actually POAS yesterday too, because I was convinced I was PG or starting AF, but no AF to speak of yet and the crapms have been going for days now.

DandR

only in the beginning...not 4 months later!

Could it be your diet change?? More gassy veggies in your diet?  Or something?