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My wife delivered a baby 4 month ago & now her wrist hurts when she move it a certain way. her friend told her it's because her delivery. is it normal?

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I do not think so: This condition can occur in postpartum women due to the position of the thumb in abduction for extended periods of time while holding a baby. Additionally, prolactin levels in new mothers who are breastfeeding may have something to do with it. Often, if a woman stops breastfeeding, de quervain’s will disappear.

Answered 12/10/2013

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Dr. Alex Meyers answered

Specializes in Hand Surgery

Wrist pain: Wrist pain worsened with certain motions in a 4 month post partum female makes me think of a form of tendonitis called dequervains tenosynovitis. This leads to wrist pain at the base of the thumb. If so splints can help, nsaids can help , cortisone can help.

Answered 9/28/2016

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