BFing = yucky feeling in the pit of my stomach

MarchABC · April 2011

First, I hate to complain about BFing as I consider myself very lucky that LO and I were able to BF. Please don't think I'm not extremely grateful. I just need to vent and see if anyone relates.

When I was in 2nd or 3rd trimester, if my nips were stimulated, I would feel a little sick in the pit of my stomach. Now that I'm BFing, I often get that same yucky feeling in my stomach. I can't quite describe it but it makes me a little nauseous and I look forward to it being over. I feel guilty, like I should enjoy that time with LO more. I love that I can feed him and get that great closeness and eye contact but I wish that feeling would go away. Any guesses as to what might be causing it or something that might relieve it? Anyone else experiencing this??

MarchABC · April 2011

I googled it and found this:

https://www.kellymom.com/bf/concerns/mom/nausea-bf.html

Sometimes the yucky feeling actually makes me feel a little on-edge and aggitated. I guess that's normal. Here's hoping that it gets better around 6-8 weeks!

soontobehimes · April 2011

When I was BFing, and now when I'm pumping, I get a very ODD sensation in my stomach. I almost think it's like when you get really nervous and you get butterflies in your stomach. I'm not nervous, though. Smile And I definitely wouldn't say it makes me nauseous. I'm sorry! I hope it gets better for you!!

EmandChris08 · April 2011

soontobehimes:
When I was BFing, and now when I'm pumping, I get a very ODD sensation in my stomach. I almost think it's like when you get really nervous and you get butterflies in your stomach. I'm not nervous, though. And I definitely wouldn't say it makes me nauseous. I'm sorry! I hope it gets better for you!!

I get something like this, too. I wouldn't describe it as nausea but more like the butterflies feeling, or like a tight feeling in my stomach.