I fractured my ribs a few weeks after birth as a result of bronchitis. It was horrible, extremely painful and took a while to feel better. I just needed lots of help with bubs, getting her in and out of the bassinet and picking her up to breastfeed was painful. If I had to re-do I would up my calcium during pregnancy for sure.

Only bone I’ve broken was my wrist as a teenager. You raise some very good points though, how does healing go when pregnant and\or breastfeeding

My friend broke her tailbone during childbirth she had one of those ring cushions and cool packs wasn’t much else they could do for her.

Hi mom, have been thinking about you and wondering how you are going?

Your GP/health nurse should also be able to provide you with techniques for breastfeeding if recovering from injury.

Hi mom, I am a little confused about which bones …but if you have any I do hope you are healing and coping and under good Dr care. All the best to you.

I am not sure how a broken bone impacts on breastfeeding; guess it depends on the bone… in any event seek medical advice.

No experience with broken bones during pregnancy – sounds unpleasant – poor you! I hope your GP and health professionals are giving you lots of care.

Drink lots of milk and take calcium tablets

oh dear poor thing. Can’t help sorry. A cast will help broken bones and hubby helping lots!

It would depend on which bone was broken. I don’t quite understand what would be different to if you broke a bone when not pregnant or breastfeeding?

No I didn’t. I’ve had a broken wrist as an 11 year old and broke my little toe when my kids were in primary school. The toe was interesting as it’s too small for a cast or to tape up. I just had to be careful for a few weeks. Made walking to tge bus stop to get the kids to school fun. Had to wear thongs as I couldn’t get shoes on, not so good during winter