Sentences with phrase «with afterpains»

Of course, talk to your health care provider about this one, but many providers recommend ibuprofen (or something stronger) during the first several days postpartum to help with afterpains (cramps from your uterus shrinking back down) and a sore / swollen bottom.

Mothers who have had other children may be especially uncomfortable with afterpains.

Not exact matches

* sigh * What I got was a plain ol' painful, two - hour labor, complete with transition and afterpains.

It is used to treat the pain and discomfort associated with uterine contractions (afterpains), an episiotomy, or a C - section.

Afterpains are typically mild and short - lived for first - time moms (if they're felt at all), but they can be quite uncomfortable after a second delivery and usually get worse with each successive pregnancy.

However, I do know that breastfeeding caused uterine contractions (afterpains) for me that were super strong for the first week postpartum with my second baby, and I know this caused my uterus to start to shrink back down very quickly.