Back and shoulder ache, breastfeeding and some yoga poses
October 31st, 2007
I don’t know about you but even when I use my boppy (”my breast friend”) or any friendly pillow I find to prop up baby while breastfeeding, my shoulders are firmly set in a U shape and my head seems to be down staring at my gorgeous creation. Once my baby has finished feeding everything aches and I have this strong desire to push my arms behind me to stretch my chest.
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