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Something no one ever told me...

ktwormktworm
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I had my baby girl on Friday and she is my second child.  I just thought I would give you moms that will be having your second a heads up that you have contractions after you have the baby.  I don't mean like immedietaly after but for like a week after you have the baby.  They are not unbareable but they do feel like the worst period cramps you could ever have.  Hope this helps some of you...

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  • Kiss&MakeupKiss&Makeup

    I second this- never noticed that with my son, but after my daughter- woah! everytime I would nurse the contractions were really rough the first few days. Supposedly it gets worse with each pregnancy, so I am expecting it this time as well.

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  • ValVail67ValVail67
    I had contractions pretty much every time I nursed DS for the 1st week or so. I was told that would happen, didn't even realize there were women out there who it didn't happen to the 1st time.
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  • CeeCeeSugaPieCeeCeeSugaPie
    Nursing stimulates the release of oxytocin, which causes the uterus to contract. Just means that your ute is trying to shrink back up to normal size. I have no idea why it is worse with subsequent pregnancies. Maybe because because your body has to work harder to whip itself back into shape. Just a thought.
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  • pawcallpawcall member

    My childbirth instructor mentioned this last night - said that most first timers don't notice it, but second timers and onward almost always do.

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  • brandooniebrandoonie member
    I noticed it with both of mine, but only the first couple of days when I nursed. It was only bad a few times. Everyone and every body is different. It will be tough for some and nothing for others, just like period cramps.
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  • beautifulsin90beautifulsin90
    I remember these contractions and they suck, they are worst if you are breast feeding to.
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