Upper Extremity Pain in Breastfeeding Mothers: A Narrative Review of the Literature

Breastfeeding is an occupational activity that requires repetitive use of the upper extremities. Some women may experience upper quarter pain with this activity. The purpose of this narrative review of the literature is to summarize the scientific literature regarding upper extremity or neck pain that mothers may experience with breastfeeding, in order to understand the problem and inform hand therapy examination and interventions for this population.
Source: Journal of Hand Therapy - Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Source Type: research