postpartum cramping?

weddingbellenyc

had isla on tues, but am still cramping pretty bad. it feels very sore in the groin an top of  my legs area.. its worse when i nurse her. no clotting or anything along with- just the cramps. i know i had pain after my first daughter, but this pain now rivals some of my contractions! i delivered naturally with both girls, and have a pretty high pain tolerance, but this just sucks.  anyone else have this? how long did it last and did you take anything- esp if you were bfing? tia!!!

am073104

I've heard the cramping is worse with each baby. I had the really painful cramps for a little less than a week this time around, but the pain meds helped some.  Hope you are feeling cramp-free soon!

LizLovesJason

I didn't notice afterbirth pains with my first, but they were TERRIBLE with my second! It was agonizing when I would nurse him. The cramps lasted for about a week. I can't remember now what kind of medication I took, but I know I was taking something because I'd had a C-section. You should ask your doctor what's safe to take. Hang in there, and congratulations!!

melmax

Just wanted to say Congratulations on your beautiful new little girl!  Love the name!

DandelionMom

The cramping is worse after the second baby.  I breastfed and took Motrin which was okay with my OB, midwife, and pediatrician. 

Congratulations on your new baby!

femmegem

Those are some gorgeous girls!

AZ_Erica

Mine were awful too!  I agree they rivaled the contractions with both children.  I had DD on Friday and by about Tuesday they were slight, so 4 days.  the doc did warn me they could last a few weeks though.  I took motrin to help combat them, and it helped.  I was taking the full dosage the dr. perscribed for the first few days.

*Amy*

Congrats on your beautiful girl!  Yes, cramps were much harder the second time around.  I would take motrin and they should subside soon.

juniper19

I remember having to do my lamaze breathing with some of the post-partum cramps with my second.  It should pass soon.

belle204

I don't remember honestly. I just wanted to say congrats (didn't realize you were due) and hope you're feeling better soon.

Bellisimo

I can't say because I had two C Sections and was on narcotics afterwards.  I just wanted to say CONGRATULATIONS! on Isla...she's beautiful!