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arm weakness from holding baby

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rachel46144
rachel46144

Hi just wana know if anyone ever has gotten arm weakness from holding baby all the time or neck weakness even.. Can that cause it xx

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  • jennifer03234
    jennifer03234 rachel46144

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    Hi  my daughter in law had a bad shoulder & my sister got a bad back from holding the baby & carrying the car seat.  If you go to the doctor he will refer you for physio & they can give you some exercises to do.   Hope you feel better soon x
  • Shelly0069
    Shelly0069 rachel46144

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    Hi, Rachel yep I got it to, with my eldest son. I breast fed him for 10 months" I started to get pain quite bad in right arm & shoulder ( & unfortunately I have still got it. )  when I held him for long periods I guess because I breast fed him. Think the doctor called it tennis elbow ( which is silly as I don't play tennis!!!!!!!!.)  and then went on to have 2 more children but I didn't get it so bad as they were bottle fed. My son is now 16&1/2. No the doctor didn't do anything think I was just given cream!.maybe now doctors give help & more advice better go &see your doctor. Good luck and just enjoy being with your baby the years really do by quickly. 
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