constipation after giving birth?!?

[mariie2007]

Hello ladies i had my daughter a week ago a very fast labor with a succesful vbac. I did ripped a little and had to get a few stitches but it was worth it and the recovery hasnt being so bad as a csection. My only discomfort is constipation. I had my daughter june 27 at 12:09am and was discharge from the hospital sat afternoon. I had a bowel movement mon or tues afternoon. But since then i havent being able to go and like i said is just very uncomtarble. Anyone had this problem after having a baby vaginally? I dont remember being this bad after my csection 2yrs ago.

[mariie2007]

Thanks ladies. Yes i stopped taking my pain killers for cramps since i am breastfeeding during the day. And i was giving stool softerners at the hospital only. But ill try not to think about it and drink lots of water. Thanks again.

[blessedx2]

If you can stop taking pain meds! Those are horrible for constipation, I have issues everytime. Drink lots of water and try not to worry too much about it. Also lots and lots of fiber.

[angrog]

ourhospital gave Phillips softeners Rio all the moms after birth. ... I increased my water and made sure I was eating filling but easy to digest foods

[sexiidiiva]

Youre probably on pain meds. Pain meds make you constipated!! Take laxatives or prune juice. But if you're breast feeding talk to dr

[lamimi84]

Eat lots of watermelon cantelope and fiber rich foods. If you ripped they should have given you stool softener.