That heavy feeling down below?!

[AlisonWhite]

Hey all,
I gave birth 3 weeks ago (vaginally) and I still have a heavy feeling in my vagina and bottom which makes walking feel so odd. It feels like my insides are going to fall out! Is this pelvic floor? Is this normal? If so, how long does it take to feel 'normallish' when standing up? Xxx

I don't have the answer but just wanted to let you know I am feeling the same way!

It's probably a weak pelvic floor which is definitely normal soon after childbirth. Did you suffer any tears? Are you doing any pelvic floor excercises?

You should definitely mention it in your 6-8 week postpartum check if it still feels the same by then. But hopefully, that's not the case.

Definitely ensure you do some pelvic floor excercises.