Addressing common causes of pain during lactation
Aches and pains are so common during breast/chestfeeding. From neck and back pain to nipple and perineal pain, pain while breast or chestfeeding is both common and treatable. Catch this replay of our discussion about common pains associated with lactation and what you can do about them with the amazing Sunayana Weber, ICBLC!
In this conversation, we discuss:
Postures and stretches to address back and neck pain with breast/chestfeeding
Actionable tips to reduce back pain while feeding your baby in bed
Supportive breastfeeding positions in the early postpartum period
Alternative positions can you pump and feed in if you have a perineal tear
Sunayana’s nice-to-have product recommendations
How hormones impact lactation and pelvic floor healing
How using a topical estrogen cream impacts milk supply and healing of your pelvic floor postpartum
And if you’re interested in the resources Sunayana mentions in this video, check them out below!
Side lying nursing and bed sharing video (a second video!)
Be sure to check out our other upcoming and pre-recorded webinars to catch our interviews and talks live!
And head to Breastfeeding Success and @itsmorethanmilk to learn more about working with Sunayana Weber, IBCLC.
Is there someone you’d like us to interview? Email your suggestions to contact@ladybirdpt.com!
This post was written by Dr. Rebecca Maidansky, PT, DPT, owner and founder of Lady Bird Physical Therapy. Rebecca is a pelvic floor physical therapist in Austin, TX and founded Lady Bird Physical Therapy in 2019. She is the creator of Birth Preparation and Postpartum Planning, Baby Steps Fitness and the head writer and editor of The Pelvic Press.
Rebecca is a passionate writer and vocal advocate for pelvic health and the importance of improving access to perinatal care. She believes strongly that many common pregnancy pains and postpartum symptoms can be eased or even prevented with basic education and care.
She created this blog to help all birthing people manage common pregnancy pains, prepare for birth and recover postpartum.