Don't think things are quite right down there :(

Milliemoo x · Jan 22nd, 2012, 05:54 AM

Ok so I'm 7 weeks pp and I've got a few small niggly things that just dont seem right but can't figure it out. When I go for a wee it's fine but I don't feel like I'm emptying my bladder properly. Also, since I gave birth I've had a strange odour when I wee, really sorry for tmi but I could really use some advice. I thought it was my lochia but that has stopped now so I think it's my urine. I'm getting quite worried

firefly15 · Jan 22nd, 2012, 11:15 AM

It could be a bladder infection, I've had them with a strange smell before so might be worth getting it checked by the Dr. If it is a bladder infection then it might be stopping you from emptying properly. Try double voiding - go for a wee as normal then when you think you're done, stand up for 10 seconds or so then sit down and see if you can pass any more.

Not being able to empty your bladder properly after birth is something that happens sometimes even without an infection and just takes a while to go back to normal. Just make sure you drink plenty and pee when you feel the need. Hopefully it's just a simple infection that's easily sorted with antibiotics and drinking plenty

LuSmith · Jan 22nd, 2012, 11:37 AM

As firefly says it could be an infection of the bladder or a simple UTI that could be ruled out by the doctor.

I have problems with emptying my bladder but I have had bladder issues before pregnancy.. however if this is new then it may just be a postpartum pelvic floor thing, it takes a while for our bodies to go back to normal and 7 weeks is still early days I guess!

If the smell worries you and you think you have an infection it won't hurt to get checked out - they'll be able to help you with some antibiotics or whatever and you'll be feeling better in no time

Jan 22nd, 2012, 05:54 AM	#1
Milliemoo x Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Devon Posts: 618	Don't think things are quite right down there :( Ok so I'm 7 weeks pp and I've got a few small niggly things that just dont seem right but can't figure it out. When I go for a wee it's fine but I don't feel like I'm emptying my bladder properly. Also, since I gave birth I've had a strange odour when I wee, really sorry for tmi but I could really use some advice. I thought it was my lochia but that has stopped now so I think it's my urine. I'm getting quite worried

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Jan 22nd, 2012, 11:15 AM	#2
firefly15 Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Hampshire Posts: 601	It could be a bladder infection, I've had them with a strange smell before so might be worth getting it checked by the Dr. If it is a bladder infection then it might be stopping you from emptying properly. Try double voiding - go for a wee as normal then when you think you're done, stand up for 10 seconds or so then sit down and see if you can pass any more. Not being able to empty your bladder properly after birth is something that happens sometimes even without an infection and just takes a while to go back to normal. Just make sure you drink plenty and pee when you feel the need. Hopefully it's just a simple infection that's easily sorted with antibiotics and drinking plenty

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Jan 22nd, 2012, 11:37 AM	#3
LuSmith Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 577	As firefly says it could be an infection of the bladder or a simple UTI that could be ruled out by the doctor. I have problems with emptying my bladder but I have had bladder issues before pregnancy.. however if this is new then it may just be a postpartum pelvic floor thing, it takes a while for our bodies to go back to normal and 7 weeks is still early days I guess! If the smell worries you and you think you have an infection it won't hurt to get checked out - they'll be able to help you with some antibiotics or whatever and you'll be feeling better in no time

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