Mommy Wrist (De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis) in New Moms
New motherhood brings joy, but it also introduces new physical stresses. Many new moms experience sharp pain along the thumb side of the wrist, especially when lifting their baby. This common condition, known as De Quervain’s tenosynovitis, is often referred to as “mommy wrist.” It occurs when two tendons on the thumb side of the wrist become inflamed, causing pain with motion or gripping activities.







