Wrist Pain After Pregnancy? Causes, Cortisone, and When to See a Doctor

Struggling with wrist or thumb pain after pregnancy? You’re not alone. Many new moms develop a painful condition known as Mommy Wrist, also called De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis.

In this video, Dr. Peter DeNoble, orthopedic surgeon at Modern Orthopaedics of New Jersey, explains everything you need to know about Mommy Wrist—from what causes it to how to treat it effectively (often without surgery).

Learn: ✔️ What “Mommy Wrist” really is
✔️ Why it happens during pregnancy or postpartum
✔️ How hormones, baby lifting, and tendon use play a role
✔️ Treatment options: bracing, cortisone, and surgery (only if needed!)
✔️ What to know if you’re breastfeeding and considering cortisone
✔️ How to tell if your symptoms might actually be carpal tunnel

👶 Whether you’re in your third trimester or holding your newborn, this is essential info for protecting your hands, managing pain, and healing confidently.

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Timestamps:

00:00 - Start
00:15 - What is Mommy Wrist?
01:14 - How it’s treated (non-surgical)
01:37 - One of the common questions I get
02:15 - What if it comes back?
03:17 - Related condition: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
04:30 - Final encouragement



Contact Modern Orthopaedics of New Jersey for expert care.
📞 201-751-2301
🌐 https://modernorthonj.com

📍 Modern Orthopaedics of New Jersey


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