7 months PP - sensitive topic on forceps delivery

[hjel]

Hi, a bit of a random question. Has anyone had a forcep delivery with a 2nd degree tear plus episiotomy. I feel like my downstairs area still doesn't feel right and never will. Everything feels a bit like it's dropped more. Even around my bottom area too. I'm healed fine etc and I don't have pain. But the skin in that area still feels strange etc. I can't really explain it. I just wanted to hear other peoples experiences. Thanks

Not forceps but had the tear, episiotomy, and the trip to the doctors when it STILL didn't feel right nearly a year later. For me it ended up being a quick fix that improved things easily (cauterisation of scar tissue) but either way they took it seriously when I pushed them and it was well worth asking for help. Good luck.

@Isonthecase

Not forceps but had the tear, episiotomy, and the trip to the doctors when it STILL didn't feel right nearly a year later. For me it ended up being a quick fix that improved things easily (cauterisation of scar tissue) but either way they took it seriously when I pushed them and it was well worth asking for help. Good luck.

Thank you!! Yes I feel like I'll end up having to go back to docs again x

Might you have a slight prolapse - bladder or rectum? I had one diagnosed recently and DD is 7!!!!

@FusionChefGeoff

Might you have a slight prolapse - bladder or rectum? I had one diagnosed recently and DD is 7!!!!

What were your symptoms for a prolapse? X

Similar situation with me, episiotomy, forceps, bad rear front to back but after the initial recovery it's been absolutely fine so going off my experience I would say go back and get it checked out- have you had a follow up app with the hospital?

@bigred22

Similar situation with me, episiotomy, forceps, bad rear front to back but after the initial recovery it's been absolutely fine so going off my experience I would say go back and get it checked out- have you had a follow up app with the hospital?

No I didn't have a follow up with hospital just my 6 week Gp check and that's been about it. Are the hospital supposed to do a check? Thanks x

@hjel Mine did but it might have been hospital specific because my friend who had similar at a different hospital didn't get a check either. Could you check in with your health visitor and see if there's a way you can see someone who is experienced in that side of things rather than a GP, or is there a women's health doctor at your surgery?

Are you okay in yourself? Its quite traumatic isn't it

[quote bigred22]@hjel Mine did but it might have been hospital specific because my friend who had similar at a different hospital didn't get a check either. Could you check in with your health visitor and see if there's a way you can see someone who is experienced in that side of things rather than a GP, or is there a women's health doctor at your surgery?

Are you okay in yourself? Its quite traumatic isn't it [/quote]
Oh ok. It seems that way doesn't it. Some hospitals do things differently.
I had a bit of PSTD for about 2 months after and we were in hospital for a week as we got sepsis. It isn't nice at all, I have a bit of PND now too which is a shame. I'm glad your recovery was ok. Thanks for replying

I had forceps and episiotomy and for like a year it felt odd sitting down, especially on firm surfaces. It was really hard to get up. Also had a bit of incontinence in the bum area for a while too which wasn't pleasant. Sex felt stingy so went off that for ages haha. Only like 18 months later starting to feel more normal again.