I gave birth to my wonderful little boy three days ago. I was induced on the Wednesday and ended up having him on the Saturday after 12 hours active labour, 2 and a half hours pushing, episiotomy and ventouse.
Since the delivery I feel physically traumatised, and it's really getting me down. My stitches and grazes are sore which I totally expect and can deal with. What I didn't expect (and here is the tmi bit!!) is this awful feeling in my back passage like a really heavy pressure. It feels like I constantly need to go to the toilet. I've spoken to the midwife who has said things take time to heal.
I do understand this but I'm so worried I've done permanent damage down there. I can't go to the toilet despite taking stool softeners, laxatives and altering my diet. When I sit on the toilet I just feel like everything is going to fall out :(
I don't know why I'm posting, I guess I would like to hear some reassuring words that I won't always feel like this. I am so in love with my baby but feel so awful physically it's stopping me from being able to enjoy these early days.
Thank you x
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Kittykat93 · 31/10/2017 14:00
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