3 days post birth - stitches and I finally pooed!!

[horseybird]

Sorry too much info but was so scared of pooing, felt like my stitches were going to tear.

Took lactulose, drank loads of water, had a coffee and used a pad to apply support to stitches as I was going.

To other ladies terrified of BM...you can do !!!

 

[ToughhGal]

I never constipated after birth. My body forced me to go for several days after

 

[vitabrevis]

I had my first poop in the hospital... I was determined. It took about an hour but luckily my OH played cards in the bathroom with me to keep my mind off of it!

 

[claudinator]

Drink lots of water. I know, difficult with a newborn. Take your lactulose.
Eat, drink ALLOT of water take your lactulose. It will soften poop and make it easier to poop. I had a fourth degree tear with stiches across my butt and in my butt.
But il be honest. The poopin gets easier. Lotsa, lotsa water!!!