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Re: upper abdominal pain during deliveryFrom: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)Wed, 15 Dec 1999 20:17:18 -0600 (CST)
At Mon, 13 Dec 1999, AMD wrote: > >This question has been in the back of my mind since my son was born in >June, so here goes.... > >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. No and no. You're very welcome. have a nice day. :-)
-- Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS Great Neck, New York
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