I get back and shoulder pain while breastfeeding — how can I prevent it?
⚡ Short answer: Leaning toward the baby, rounding your shoulders forward, and hunching your back during long nursing sessions is very common — this causes chronic tension in those muscles.
Anonymous
bir anne · Mom
After long nursing sessions my back and shoulders get stiff; how can I fix my posture?
Maiyko AI ADVISOR
The real reply from the in-app AI advisor
Leaning toward the baby, rounding your shoulders forward, and hunching your back during long nursing sessions is very common — this causes chronic tension in those muscles. To fix posture, the most effective thing during nursing is bringing the baby to your chest (instead of you leaning to him) and always using a nursing pillow or regular pillow for support. Just remembering once to check that your ears are in line with your shoulders makes a difference. After a session, stand with your back against a wall with the back of your head, shoulders, and hips touching the wall for 1-2 minutes — this resets your spine to neutral. Open your arms to the sides, palms facing out, and hold for 5 deep breaths — this opens the shoulder muscles that round forward. If pain becomes constant, seeing a physical therapist would be worth it.
⚕️ Health note: This answer is for general information only; it is not medical advice. Every baby is different — for decisions about your baby's health, consult your pediatrician.
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