Becky,

Here's my idea... This may be a really far-out response on my part but is it
possible that she is experiencing part of the female sexual response while
breastfeeding?  Has she described feeling aroused while nursing?  Since some
women have described feeling sexually aroused when breastfeeding, could this
explain the tingling sensation in her legs (I'm thinking upper legs here),
especially since she feels it only when nursing?  Again, I may be way off
base here, but it was a thought.  I'd appreciate hearing what others have to
say about my 'theory'.

Sincerely,

Maurenne Griese, RNC, BSN, CCE, CBE
Manhattan, KS  USA
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> This is a repost as I did not receive any replies...
>
>
> Hi all,
>
>                I have a mother who complains of tingling sensations in her
> legs only
>                when breastfeeding. Position of the baby or her body
doesn't
> seem to
>                make a difference. She says she can sit in the same
position
> before
>                and after breastfeeding and be fine. Only when actually
> nursing does
>                she experience these sensations. This is a new occurrence
for
> her.
>                Baby is 10 weeks old. Mother did mention excessive
postpartum
>                bleeding; almost was transfused. CBC levels a month ago
were
> normal.
>
>                Any ideas? I'm stumped!
>
>                Becky Flora, BSed, IBCLC
>                Kingsport, Tennessee
>

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