Is it just me??
I’m nearly 3 weeks post partum and had a fairly straight forward labour, had an episiotomy & pph. Struggled with lots of pain afterwards and my episiotomy scar is quite sore and tight atm but it feels ok mostly. I went out at 2 weeks pp for a midwife appointment and then to a cafe but did lift baby’s pram and car seat into the car. Since that evening I developed a really heavy feeling in my vagina that happens on/off when I’m stood up and walking about. I went to the doctors for a UTI and mentioned it - they checked down there for me and said they couldn’t see anything and said that everything is healing up nicely. Just wondered if anyone is having the same feeling??
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I’d also recommend getting in touch with the physio. Sounds a bit like it could be pelvic floor related. I had issues with my pelvic floor following a tear during my first delivery and experienced the ‘heavy’ feeling too - no signs of anything being out of place/prolapse. Worked on my pelvic floor and symptoms really improved!
They say don’t lift anything heavier than your baby for 6weeks if you can 💖 I decided to just carry my little one to appointments to avoid lifting the pram - it can be super heavy and awkward and put pressure on your new wounds/bruises. Or! Ask a friend, family member to accompany you for support and physical help!
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Hello, your labour sounds very much like my first labour. It sounds like you need to refer yourself to your local women's physio. I think you can self refer yourself until you reach 12 weeks pp. I self referred myself after my first labour and it was so helpful. My episiotomy became so much more comfortable and the physio helped my healing so much better. I hope this helps and hope you feel better soon x