Sore boobs and back after feeding

[lamprey42]

I've been getting sore breast and back after feeding. Back pain not from sitting wrong so presuming it is referred pain from breasts. Nipples ok and babies feeding well mostly. Anyone had this and got any tips? Sitting with one of those hot wheat pillows on them at the moment and it is helping a bit.

Ouch. Are you sure you're sitting comfortably? My midwife thought I was sitting perfectly but I was in agony until we bought one of those ugly breastfeeding chairs. I was crying from back pain anywhere else.

But if it's not that, then have you tried ringing one of the breast feeding support lines? La leche or national breastfeeding helpline. I found them really helpful.

Hopefully someone with better ideas along soon.

What white says . How are things now?

After discussion with local LLL leader think it was incorrect latch - DS bit over enthusiastic and bitey. As long as I try and make sure he is well attached seems ok - although sometimes does mean reattaching several times.

Fantastic that you've preserved and found out what it was. Well done! And fair play to the lll people. What a great job they do.