Shooting pains when feeding/pumping?

[willowwisp]

I'm getting shooting pains down the outside of my boobs that shoot from nipple to right under my arm pit when I'm BF or expressing. Has anyone else had this? Is is normal?

LO is 4 weeks old and up to this point, other than the obvious sore nipples (which aren't cracked or bleeding) I've not had any discomfort until now. The last few feeds have been agony. It almost feels like a trapped nerve type pain?

 

[cosmicgirl]

I have this. Sometimes it burns, sometimes it's like a bolt of lightening!
I thought at first it was a let down of milk but now I'm not so sure as I get these pains after a feed, almost as if they are filling again??? xx

 

[Andreabrad]

Yea I get this its to do with the let down of milk. Some women experience pins and needles in their breasts or a tingling and this sharp pain is on the list too!!

When my lo cries I get these pains too xx

 

[Nurse 26]

yep totally normal at that stage, i had them all the time and used to worry myself sick but you will find that as your milk supply settles then the pains will go away.

i couldnt feel my let down till a couple of months in.

 

[Karate Kid]

Sounds like letdown pain. I have a forceful, painful letdown. C always coughs and splutters too xx

 

[tweetyfoo]

Yip I et them .. Bloody hurts!


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[willowwisp]

Thanks ladies! I was starting to panic that I had mastitis or something starting up! Nice to know it's normal. It's settled a lot today and the last few feeds/pumps are not so painful.

 

[twinkles]

I'm here on this! Especially after a feed once I'm empty! X

 

[Kellybean]

I get these pains too but mine start in my back, directly behind boob. I'm certainly feeding ok, and it hurts but not too worried at the moment.