I’ve spoken to midwives who gave said it’s nor unheard of on the ward but that it is a flag for an abusive relationship. The thought horrifies me to be honest. I’m nearly 3 weeks post partum, still bleeding a lot and am very much not ready yet physically as I had a big tear and am still recovering.
At 2 hours post delivery, I’d only just been stitched up, had a suppository in, hadn’t yet had a shower and was sat bleeding on a mat shaking while cuddling the baby with the midwives popping in and out.