when does it stop hurting?

[isobel84]

when giving birth to Noa i was cut all the way back to my bum more or less and its SO BLOODY painful. I cant really look after Noa myself as i struggle so much to move!
i only gave birth sunday so i understand it will take a few more days but it dont feel like its getting any better!
how long will it take

 

[misscrazycooki]

My friend was cut and she said it took her about 6 weeks to stop hurting really badly x x

 

[amyjayne77]

Aww babe,sorry you feel so rough. Try calendula cream onyour pads, feels wonderful and arnica tablets are wonderful for swelling and bruising xx

 

[Zazu]

Arnica tablets are supposed to aid healing and bruising x

 

[serenitylove]

cant answer hun as didnt go natural but im still layed up so understand how ur feeling hope u get better soon

 

[isobel84]

thanks demba is buying me some arnica tablets today i hope that helps soon im on my own n i want to be able to look after noa properly

 

[Toonlass]

Relax and give it time chick. Giving birth is a big task for your body and you will feel it for a little while yet. I was cut having my first and it took ages to get better but it became manageable after a couple of weeks. I ended up with an infection tho so make sure you keep the are as clean and dry as possible. It's difficult when your bleeding like. Take care chick xx

 

[tinkerbell86]

after a couple of weeks it gets easier!!!! i'm on crutches and have to go up and down stairs on my bum and that was quite painful for a while but isn't as bad now!!!!

amyjayne77 - Can you buy that calendula cream over the counter?

 

[bearsmummy]

I used lavender oil, you put it in the bath it's lovely! I have a bottle I never even opened if you want me to send it you hun x


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[isobel84]

I used lavender oil, you put it in the bath it's lovely! I have a bottle I never even opened if you want me to send it you hun x


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Bless you thats so sweet! i dont want you to go trough the trouble tho but if the arnica dont do anything by next week i might beg you for it

x

 

[bearsmummy]

I have to go the post office tomorrow anyway so if you change your mind let me know x


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[megsmeadow]

It does get better, the stitches usually get a bit tight as the skin starts to heal together so it can feel really uncomfortable. I think the bruising and swelling can be the worst part though. Are you taking any painkillers? I was given paracetamol and diclofenac which helps with the pain and swelling, and fine to take when breastfeeding. I kept going with them for a good 10 days, really wasn't going to stop early and put up with pain!

 

[Rósa]

My friend said salt water baths helped her along with arnica tablets, and the arnica cream, hope you feel better soon hun x

 

[inky]

I was cut too but also got a tear It took a good 6 weeks for me to be generally pain free, but was able to get around pretty much as normal after about a week. It's still not completely sorted though, even now if I wear anything too tight or do too much walking I end up aching - not a pain as such, more a dull tightness that really doesn't feel very nice - it does get better though I promise

Pain-relief wise I took paracetamol and codeine - both were prescribed by the hospital before I left. I also use took Arnica tablets which helped. I saw in Morrisons the other day that you could buy a gel pad to go in the freezer then go in your knickers to cool everything down and help with swelling - I didn't know you could get them at the time so never used one but it might be worth a try? This is it:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/smartchoices-SMART086017-Smart-Choice-Feme/dp/B000UX52Z0

x

 

[isobel84]

thanks so much i really love PF as i would be totally lost without you girls

 

[isobel84]

I have to go the post office tomorrow anyway so if you change your mind let me know x


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i send you my adress
put urgent on the letter or my landlady will keep it for ages before i get it

xx

 

[bearsmummy]

Okay Hun I'll post it in the morning x


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[evie_smith]

Salt water baths nice and hot! I had 2-3 with zander and felt fine after 4 weeks tears r meant to heal quicker tho but I swear by salt water baths and keep your painkillers on the go x


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[K&A]

im so glad ive just found this thread evelina. Only been 4 days and i can't bare it. My OH is having to do everything. I feel so uselss at the moment. I think my stitches may have tore. Im just keeping them clean as poss and ill ask midwife what to do on monday. Does anyone else know what i can do?

 

[Dragonfly Fi]

DONT use arnica on broken skin, its posinous, but arnica tablets are fine

what saved me was distilled witch hazel on sanitary towels, chilled in the freezer... for the first week that was the only way i could do a wee, i tore right up my labia, and right back towards me arse

soooo sore to wee, it was almost more painful than giving birth

Took a while but it did heal...