> but MUM has
>dislocating hips (both sides) which are causing her a lot of pain.

I posted something about pelvic girdle relaxation syndrome (or something
like that) last year, I think about September. Stopping breastfeeding does
NOT help the pain. She should look for a physiotherapist with expertise in
postpartum difficulties. It can be a very difficult condition, and is
apparently more common in Norway and other Northern countries.
Lisa Amir
GP / IBCLC in Melbourne, Australia