I had my baby a week ago and suffered a 3rd degree tear due to her having her hand up to her face when she came out.
I was stitched up in the OP and was pretty comfortable for the first few days in hospital. However, the hospital didn't want to let me go home until I'd had a bowel movement, and as I was desperate to leave I tried the suppositories they suggested to make me go - bad mistake! Very, very painful and uncomfortable, but nothing came out...
Discharged myself on day 4, and once at home, started passing tiny amounts of stool, and having embarassing leaks from my back passage. Some days have been bearable, but other times I feel a constant need to go to the toilet, and very little, if anything, comes out. It's incredibly distressing. My midwife says to be patient, should get better soon. I have been taking Lactulose, but have decided to stop this now as I suspect it may be making things worse.
Anyone else been through this? Have I been stitched too tightly, or is this normal? When will I feel better???
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1 week after a 3rd degree tear - sorry v. graphic, but please help!
Homsa · 28/04/2006 10:18
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