Constipation post c section
6 weeks post section, is it normal to still be having constipation, it’s got a little better but still quite difficult to pass stools, started taking lactulose again but don’t want to rely on it!
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@Briony yeah I definitely need to drink more, sometimes it can be lunchtime before I realise I’ve not had a drink that day, the joys of having a newborn haha xx
Get yourself a couple of knock off stanley cups and have them dotted around the house full of water.
During week 3, I accidentally let myself get constipated… and it was so hard, it took me over an hour to pass. No one should ever have to experience that much pain! I thought I might have needed to go to the emergency room for help!
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Very normal. Linked to dehydration, your pelvic floor and your body has undergone a lot of trauma. Apricots/dates/electrolyte powder will all help. I have 2-3 dates a day same with dried apricots. Don’t put yourself in a position where you may have to be straining a lot.