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episiotomy pain.. Is it normal?!

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Cgow · 02/07/2015 22:14

I had my daughter 5 weeks ago and after a long 15 hours, 3 of which I spent pushing she was finally delivered by ventouse.. I was also given a large cut (well in my opinion!) on the outside the scaring is about 5-7cm long!! Now I am in severe pain even now! I admit I have slept with my partner on 2 occasions with no pain at all it just seems each night it hurts terribly! In fact it's becoming deepressing as if it isn't hard running around after a new born to deal with this pain aswell is unbearable. Sorry if tmi but I have felt inside and I have a lump which I am confident is scar tissue but again it's very painful! It's now getting to the point I struggle to get up once sAt down if I drive for more than 20 mins it's awful and generally moving around doing day to day bits! To look at its completely healed u wouldn't of even known I had a cut but the pain is unreal! Is this normal and is there any advice to help ease my pain I can't cope with it anymore I'm beginning to feel it's more painful than the birth!! X

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joopy79 · 03/07/2015 14:30

Congratulations on the new arrival.
I had 3 stitches, it was uncomfortable but not painful sitting down and standing up for a week or so. I would call your doctor or midwife.

chippednailvarnish · 03/07/2015 14:35

It could be a sign of infection, you must see your doctor.

daisychain1991 · 03/07/2015 18:53

Oh dear god the pain. I was walking up stairs on hands and knees, couldn't sit down etc. I had same as you birth wise. Mine became infected and took about 4 courses of antibiotics to clear it.
Please get it checked for infection.
What I found helped was Salt baths and wearing tight knickers with a maternity pad it. I felt more supported.
All I can say is that my DD is now 15 weeks old and the pain is gone! I haven't tried doing the deed yet but will within the next week ;)
I hope the pain eases for you I remmber how truly awful it is.

londonliv · 29/09/2015 08:06

Hi OP - just wondering how you are feeling now? I am 5 days post birth after an episiotomy & am in agony. Hoping there is light at the end of the tunnel...

Cgow · 11/10/2015 22:35

I've just seen this post, I am glad to say I have healed but it did take a good 10weeks to feel how I am now! I still have minor discomfort when having sex, I would really recommend tea tree / lavender oil baths they were my saving grace, and take it easy as much as you can mine seemed to be worse on a busy day. I realised when I was recovering everyone is different! Hope you feel better soon as I really know how your feeling Flowersx

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