Amy, the first point I would check is posture. Is the chair that the mother is using too high, with her feet not supported? If so, a footstool or some cushions on the floor under her feet could help. While checking this, I would also make sure she had lower back (lumbar) support to improve her general comfort. Since there is no inflammation, I would assume there is no heat in these joints that would indicate an inflammatory process. At least try the postural approach first, supporting the mother's feet. How is she at lying down to feed? I'm about to go "nomail" because February is going to be very busy. Any replies, please send to me privately. Virginia Dr Virginia Thorley, OAM, PhD, IBCLC, FILCA Brisbane, Qld, Australia E: [log in to unmask] Amy Chappell wrote: Had a call from a mother today, permission to post. She is nursing her 3 week old baby boy without any issues until Sunday, when she reports pain and achiness in her ankles and knees while she is nursing. It begins to subside just in time for the next feeding and then begins again. She is still taking 800mg of Motrin BID for her postpartum discomfort but says it does nothing for the achy joints. She saw her provider yesterday who had no explanation for her and told her to call me. I know moms deal with lots of post baby aches and pains but she says this is specific to nursing. It does not happen when she pumps. Ankles and knees are not swollen. *********************************************** Archives: http://community.lsoft.com/archives/LACTNET.html To reach list owners: [log in to unmask] Mail all list management commands to: [log in to unmask] COMMANDS: 1. To temporarily stop your subscription write in the body of an email: set lactnet nomail 2. To start it again: set lactnet mail 3. To unsubscribe: unsubscribe lactnet 4. To get a comprehensive list of rules and directions: get lactnet welcome