This is probably vasospasm.
I have seen moms who feel many different sensations, most commonly "burning"
or "stabbing" pain in the breast, but sometimes "tingling like my fott's
asleep" or even itch.
So try a heating pad on "low" setting over clothing immediately after
nursing or pumping, and as needed in between if the sensation occurs. Must
be diligent for 2-3 days straight to allow adequate bloodflow to area to let
it heal.
Kathy Leeper, MD, IBCLC
Medical Director, MilkWorks
Lincoln, NE
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