RE: [ozmidwifery] after birth pains

[Nicole Carver]

I have suffered with these pains, which can be as strong as labour pain, I'm sure mine was. The best thing I found was heating up a hot pack prior to starting to feed. Also taking a dose of soluble Panadeine at the same time. They only last two days or so. Nicole. -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of lyn lyn Sent: Sunday, April 02, 2006 11:02 AM To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Subject: [ozmidwifery] after birth pains Hi all   I am seeing a mother G4P3 now at 36 weeks who has asked me if there is anything she can do about after birth pains.  She had severe suffering after her last two and would like to avoid if possible.   Can they actually be avoided.  and if so could that mean that there is a risk that her uterus will not contract down strongly and therefore she may bleed heavily.   A midwife I know talked about using coosh (not sure if blue or black, i have no experience with either).  Supposed to be an antispasmodic, which may not be ideal if we want a contacted uterus.   Thanks in advance for any help you may provide   lyn