text: Soreness in chest and upper back after vaginal delivery?
  
  I had my baby boy this past wednesday..I had him vaginally. Recovery has been going good other than a third degree tear pain..but since I've had him my back and chest have been a little sore. Should I call my dr? I figured maybe it's from the straining and pushing him out. It's not tightness or anything..just like a soreness. What do you all think?
  
  It is totally from the straining to push. It takes a lot to get a baby out! My SIL broke blood vessels in her eyes during her vaginal delivery. I wouldn't worry about it, but if you are concerned, it doesn't hurt to call your doctor.
  
  I was SHOCKED at how.sore my chest/neck /back were the day after I had my daughter!! And I even felt like I had trouble.taking a really deep breath bc my chest muscles were so tired. I asked my nurse and she said its totally normal. :) if its your muscles it should be better in a few days. If you were having CHEST pain when breathing I'd get it looked at. Otherwise, you just worked hard :)