bowel movements?!

[Rhi_Rhi1]

okay so its been nrly 6 days since having my wee Luke and ive yet to .... have a number 2 ! is this normal ? i don't even feel like i need to go though but im not sure this is healthy at all?

 

[missjess]

Took me almost 10 days

 

[luckyme225]

I think some people take longer then others, you can always take a stool softener to help you go.

 

[Samantha675]

I would get a stool softner, lots of water, and you can also do a glycerin suppository. I used one, and it really got things moving.

 

[Holldoll]

Definitely take a stool softener, but it took my 10 days to go. Make sure you take your pain killers before going!!

 

[Serene123]

I drank a ltr of water 3 days after having her and then it finally happened. Didn't hurt that time but it has hurt every time after!!

 

[Sara]

It took a while for me to feel the urge but once I did I was too scared to go.
I totally advise every new mum to NOT WORRY!
It took me 3 weeks to get over my fear & by that time I missed out on having DH here.

You WILL want to go soon, don't panic, it's not unhealthy... yet

 

[PitBullMommy]

Lots of water and a stool softner. I never had a problem going. I've had constant diarrhea since she was born two weeks ago...ever time I go wee...well...I go #2 as well...

 

[ayshahudson]

My midwife told me to press a sanitary towel down there while on the loo because I was scared of tearing, it worked really well!
It's worse if you're taking iron tablets as well, i got really badly constipated