Hi red puppy,

this is two months after your post, so I hope things have all settled down. I think a possible explanation for period cramps while BF'ing is that the hormone that triggers the milk let down (prolactin) is a close cousin of oxytocin, the stuff which causes contractions of the uterus.

The changes in oestrogen/progesterone as you come into periods might prime the uterine muscle to cramp. Also, its a long time between cervical openings, so maybe the uterus gets first night nerves?!

hope you're now cruising, Ang