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6658361 tn?1384717351

after birth question

Last time I pooped was Wednesday, I was induced that day..  it's now Saturday I have yet to poop, how long Did you poop after birth? I have stool softer & constipation meds & I got discharged today. Sorry for the info just worried
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6658361 tn?1384717351
Mommikat Yes, I have eatin chipotle,  a sub &arbys usually iI poop after any of those! But I don't feel the urge at all!
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6658929 tn?1395711522
I had a c section monday May 12 & i finally had a bowel movement today
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It took me about a week.
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Try fiber rich food potatoes usually help
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I pooped during labor & the next morning after.  I was afraid to go,  but the nurse said it was perfectly safe to poop. I went,  and felt relieved.  Do u think you're kinda afraid of pushing to poop? Or does it hurt when u go? Or do u really just not have to poop? Have u eaten?
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