I got them after my second birth. They were so bad that they lasted for 3 days. Ouch. Worse than my labour. I had painkillers in hospital for them. They are worse if you breastfeed however know that when you are getting them - they feel like contractions, they are helping your uterus get back to normal size so its a good thing. I didn't feel them as much after my 3rd bub as I'd had a c section and had a pca - pethadine drip so I guess that stopped me feeling any other pains Not looking forward to them this time either.

Take care
Trish