upper abdominal pain during delivery

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I have had a history of gallstones and gallbladder attacks. I recall during my labor and delivery that I experienced a sharp stabbing pain under my ribs on the right side that made it hard for me to even breathe. Definitely reminiscent of gallbladder attacks from the past, but I was too absorbed in the other pain to make much of an issue of it.

I have experienced similar, but much milder, pain on occasion while nursing.

Is it possible for the hormones that cause uterine contractions to also cause a gallbladder attack or contractions? Isn't this same hormone released during breastfeeding?

Thanks, A.

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