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AmbitiouslyFit · 22/11/2019 18:58

Gave birth two months ago

I’ve been feeling a bulge through my privates all through pregnancy (second child). When I asked for it to be checked they checked the anal sphincter but said the strength of the perennial muscle around the vagina would be done after delivery.

Had a complicated vaginal delivery with a very long pushing stage due to odd presentation of my beautiful baby.

After which I actually feel a whole piece of flesh coming out of my vagina.

I was told to do kegels which I do but need to be more consistent.

On my postnatal check I insisted and was told to cough and then it was confirmed my vaginal wall had fallen and that I need further checks and physiotherapy.

But I feel like I have to keep pushing and pushing to be heard and taken seriously so I want to take control of my own health and be fully informed because I believe raising small concerns isn’t getting me anywhere.

I would like to know if anyone experienced this. Tell me about your good and bad experiences and outcomes.

What am I looking at in terms of recovery? Options? Future ability to exercise? Intimacy? Future pregnancies and births if we decide to ? Can this make me eligible for a c section (I’m not planning anymore kids but don’t want to be denied the option).

Thanks

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levelly · 23/11/2019 04:29

Congratulations on your baby!

No personal experience but my MIL's went away by itself. This was one that occurred decades after the birth.

Maybe this is why they haven't done much about it? They expect it to improve in time and it's a case of waiting? Just a guess though. They do need to keep you informed.

If I were you I would take your list of questions here and ask the GP or your physiotherapist when you next see them.

kristallen · 23/11/2019 06:16

Can you self-refer to the physio? If so she's the best person to ask as this is something she's dealing with regularly (the GP may be referring regularly, but not working as closely as a pelvic floor specialist). Generally the sinner these things are dealt with the better.

If physio can't help they'll tell you and may be able to provide a letter to GP for what type of referral you need.

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