u/Due-Pop-6738

Legs not working right after stopping pumping

Wondering if this is normal or has happened to anyone else. Obviously my body has changed since giving birth, my baby will be 7 months on the 30th and I’ve gained 16lbs since having her, i guess im one of those people who’s bodies hold onto weight while breastfeeding. I breastfed but mostly pumped until she was 6 months old and then i slowly stopped pumping. Ever since i stopped a few weeks ago my legs have been weak and in pain. If I sit or lay down too long it’s hard to walk at first and i feel really stiff. I try to take decent walks every day, the other day my husband and i were on a walk with the baby and dogs and i was in so much pain, i honestly didn’t know if i could make it back home, i had the worst shin splints and felt so stiff. I’ve tried stretching more and i definitely know i need to drink more water but i guess im wondering if this is normal or if i should seek medical attention. My feet swell a bit too sometimes, yesterday they felt really tight in my shoes. Anyone else?

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u/Due-Pop-6738 — 16 days ago