I gave birth to a beautiful DD on Friday - very overdue, was induced, long labour ending in forceps with episiotomy and extended tear due to DD's size (had no idea beforehand).
I found everything very traumatic and can only liken these feelings to be being involved in a horrible car accident. I feel really stunned and in the most horrible pain.
We've been at home a few days and my wound is healing apparently but the pain is completely unbearable and to much for me - the prescribed pain killers aren't touching it. I can't sit down at all, only lie on my left side. So all feeding DD is done in bed and I eat my meals standing up.
I just don't know how this will ever get better. The midwife checked the wound today and said it's healing but it's severe and will take quite a while. She said to avoid walking and lie down as much as possible.
I feel I'm missing out bonding with my daughter and I'm becoming despairing and depressed and I hate everything about this at the moment.
Does anyone have any postpartum care advice or similar experiences? I can manage a tea tree oil bath daily but it provides short relief from the pain tbh.
Please tell me things will get better.
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4 days PP and despairing - please help me
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pomadas87 · 05/12/2017 20:38
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