Pain in shoulder blade/back/armpit when feeding?

[Jayneypops]

Hi,
Today I've started to experience a horrible stabbing/drawing pain when LO is feeding (on the same side as feeding). Its worse when she first goes on and is sucking harder.

Is this normal?

 

[MommyJogger]

Some women feel their letdown in some really strange places. Mine started out as a stabbing pain all the way down my back and over time tapered off into a pleasant 'burn' sensation along the same path. It was worse the fuller I was.
That said, it's worth it to keep an eye on those places and give a bit of massage to check for lumps. You'll never in your life grope yourself as much as in the first several months of breastfeeding. Self-checks are never a bad idea.

 

[supertabby]

What type of birth did you have?

Just because another consideration if you had a c-section is referred pain or gas, both of which are commonly felt in the shoulder after a section. If it is that ask your GP for some stronger painkillers that are bf suitable and it will pass in a few days/week or so.

 

[Masonsbaby]

I feel it under my arms and in breasts had natural birth baby is 11 days old

 

[Jayneypops]

I had a natural birth. It is such a strange sensation! I get it more in my left hand side....