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Complications afyer csection

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ZOEand · 05/03/2019 19:51

Hi I had my baby girl on the 23rd Feb, at 41 weeks my waters broke I went into hospital high risk due to previous csection, I was there for over 24 hours when my contractions started getting very strong but after hours I was not dialating and baby was not happy so docs decided on a emergency c section due to risk of infection. I had a spinal block which the anesthesis jabbed me about 6 times trying to find the right place ... I was in agony still having contractions as well. Finally they deliver baby girl at 12.01 am. I was told by the surgeon he had removed my old scar and re stitched it. I then had the usual 24 hours in the hospital and was sent home with instructions to take paracetmal and ibroprhen to help with the pain. Also with inhixa injections to do at home. I was in so much pain still I did ask to stay at the hospital another night but they told me I couldnt and was discharged. I spent the first half of the week in agony and could barley get in aNd out of bed whilst having to look after a new born baby and a 18 months old toddler. I'm now at 9 days and I am allot more mobile but my stitches are really sore and have started to smell. I am also getting pain in my stomach at the end of weeing and also pain in my anus when I try and poo. But not the usual hemoriod or constipated pain it's like my ass is malfunctioning and someone's stabbing my insides. I did get antibiotics for the csection infection on the wound but I'm worried about the pain when weeing and pooing. Also I'm getting really bad head aches and also I think I have mastitis. So just about everything has gone wrong. Help!!!

OP posts:
JohnnyHatesJazz · 05/03/2019 19:53

Phone 111 for advice and make an urgent gp appointment.

KittyMcTitty · 06/03/2019 21:10

Call your midwife! Don’t suffer in pain! If it doesn’t feel right it probably isn’t! You can take stronger painkillers if you need - just ask your doctor!
If you think you are getting mastitis get in a hot shower or bath and start massaging those boobs!!!

SpeedyBojangles · 06/03/2019 21:16

You were sent home just 24 hours after an emergency c section and 24 hour labour? That's appalling!

I know the normal time for a planned section is 24 hours but after the trauma of a difficult labour beforehand?! And with minimal pain relief too!

You can go back to hospital, call the post natal ward and explain. I really don't think you should have been discharged so soon.

SpeedyBojangles · 06/03/2019 21:18

Ask to speak to the ward manager

JohnnyHatesJazz · 07/03/2019 20:50

How are you feeling today OP?

ZOEand · 13/03/2019 20:36

Hi thanks for all the replies I've had a hectic week and had to just forget about myself... Appointments for baby every day. I'm feeling drained and over whelmed looking after both my kids... I've given up breast feeding which I'm so sad about I was struggling so much... I still have some soreness on my wound and pain just above stitches inside too. The pain of weeing and pooing has not improved at all. And I just feel silly explaining it to midwife or doc they just say it can be normal. The pain in my back comes and goes but have a constant dull ache at bottom of my spine where I was jabbed so many times. Midwife did say she was going to monitor it but actually discharged me last week. Having issues with partner too and emotionLy I don't feel good but putting on brave face for kids. Totally struggling tho especially with toddler as he's really acting out since I've been home. Screams and cries in hysterics at absolutely everything for hours ... Does the same t bed time and wakes up at least twice in the night too now. He slaps me in the face and throws himself on the floor hitting his head constantly. I'm at my Witt's end.

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KittyMcTitty · 14/03/2019 00:28

It’s normal for your toddler to struggle with change! It’s a big change bringing a new baby into the family.
Do you have any friends or family you can call on for extra help?
Can you possibly ask your partner for help?
Have you looked at online support groups?
Are you able to get out for a bit if fresh air?
It will get better! This too shall pass!

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