Bf & tooth ache

[monkeysmama]

Has anyone else suffered aching teeth / gums while breast feeding / post partum? My LO is five days old and my teeth really hurt. I had lots of dental work pre pg and haven't had any issues while pg.

TIA

Yes! I thought I must be grinding my teeth in the little periods of sleep I got, due to stress. I just took paracetamol and it got better after a while.

Me too, it lasted a few weeks - I realised I was clenching my jaw really tight when bfing so tried to make myself relax and that stopped it!