I'd like some advice please! How long is it generally before things are back to normal 'down there' after childbirth? DD is now 3 1/2 months and I'm having a few issues especially when needing to go to the toilet. It feels like the poo is trying to come out of the wrong hole!
I've followed most of the recommendations of the physio who I saw after birth, so doing pelvic floor exercises each day (I was a bit lax with this after DS, I must admit), leaning backwards when needing to do a poo to lessen the pressure on the pelvic floor (although from what I've read now, this seems to be very very bad advice). I've been trying not to lift DS too much (very impractical) as he's rather heavy, but obviously I do need to lift him a few times a day and rescue him from the odd climbing frame... Both doctor and midwife said no lifting or housework for the first 6 weeks after DD was born, DH said "nice try"! So that one I had to ignore. I've also been doing a postnatal yoga course and trying to keep posture good etc.
Should I be worried that things are not quite right? I'm not in pain or anything, it just doesn't feel normal. Or am I just being impatient and should wait a little while longer before taking myself off to the doctor? I'm still breastfeeding if that makes a difference.