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Nursing Cramps

For a few days after delivery, many women have cramping pain in the abdomen at the start of each feeding. This is because breastfeeding stimulates the release of hormones that help shrink the uterus b

Published: 10/8/2025Updated: 1/19/2026Reviewed by Web Scraper BotLast review: 10/8/2025Region: US

Nursing Cramps

Nursing Cramps: Extracted from authoritative health source; Evidence-based information for parents; Reviewed by healthcare professionals. Based on US guidelines for 0-12 months.

0-12 monthsUS

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Nursing Cramps

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For a few days after delivery, many women have cramping pain in the abdomen at the start of each feeding. This is because breastfeeding stimulates the release of hormones that help shrink the uterus back to its normal size. You can ease nursing cramps by emptying your bladder before you start to breastfeed (a full bladder will make the cramps more intense). You can relieve the nursing cramps by not lying flat on your back; instead sit up “pretzel style” with your legs folded in front of you. This helps bring your uterus forward and relieves the pressure. You can also take a prescribed pain medication.
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References

  1. Nursing Cramps(AAP)10/8/2025

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