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39 weeks, very swollen

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contractor6 · 15/09/2015 07:18

Does anyone have a cure or relief for swollen vagina please?? Only thing currently relieving is sitting in bath but cant do that all day and night?

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RockerMummy184 · 15/09/2015 08:53

I have no idea but I'm following with interest as I'm very much in the same boat! It hurts like hell, I can't even sit down!

I'm wondering how ridiculous it would be to sit with a bag of frozen sprouts on my bits!

triggy80 · 15/09/2015 09:38

I am in the exact same boat. Also got a really horrible strain feeling in my groin. I have found sitting with a hot water bottle between my legs offers some relief but then get worried I am burning the little man's head!! Hoping it doesn't mean labour troubles.

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contractor6 · 15/09/2015 15:43

Triggy didn't think about labour troubles, now am worried. Tried the hot water bottle, not helped...off for another bath

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triggy80 · 15/09/2015 16:21

Sorry didn't mean to worry you! I am seeing midwife thurs and hoping for reassurance on that front. Hope the bath helps

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contractor6 · 15/09/2015 16:34

I'm seeing mw tomorrow so will update if any advice x

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plonkie · 15/09/2015 16:38

Aw poor you! I'm just one big swelling at the moment too, my hands and feet are the worst but other bits include fanny and my nose holes. Nice. 38 weeks today.

Hope you discover something to alleviate the discomfort. I must admit even going the loo is uncomfortable at the moment!

bugoven · 15/09/2015 21:38

Apologies in advance for crude answer:

Try an orgasm.

I have suffered from what can only be described as an engorged vulva in this and my previous pregnancy. An orgasm, which is not from penetrative sex, offered at least a couple day's relief for me. Needed to go carrful to avoid further discomfort. Hope this helps

OMGBabyNo3 · 16/09/2015 07:55

Only just seen this but try getting some witch hazel and putting on a maternity pad. I have vulval variscosities (oh the joys!!) and they were awful around 20 weeks and that was really soothing and I think alleviated the swelling. If it doesn't it will be good to have for after! Keep the witch hazel in the fridge. Hope it helps!!

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contractor6 · 17/09/2015 12:34

Thanks for the tips, I saw mw and found put I have thrush very embarrassing but no previous experience. Caneston pessary has sorted it out and feel much better down there. Thanks for support xx

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