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mom30
September 3, 2006 - 7:45am
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Hi and welcome. Since you
Hi and welcome. Since you are only 3 weeks post partum, your symptoms will be much more comfortable in time to come. I got my prolapse after the birth of my second baby when I was 28 too and had a tipped uterus. Everything tightens up down there and the muscles hold the bladder in better after you heal completely from the birth. Try the posture, it really does help. I remember when I would carry my ds in the carrier, I would hold my tailbone up as much as I could and everything did feel better. It also makes everything stronger.
Just my personal opinion about your tailbone, I would think that that hurting it would definitely be a factor with the prolapse, since all of the tissues that hold things up in there are connected to that. But, don't worry about it, it's really not worth worrying over. It's one of those "what if" questions that will drive you nuts worrying over.
Just try to take it easy and enjoy your new baby. Your body is healing.
Candice
granolamom
September 3, 2006 - 2:33pm
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welcome and congratulations
welcome and congratulations on the birth of your baby!
from what I've read here, postpartum prolapses seem to resolve somewhat as the body heals from the pregnancy/labor ordeal.
I didn't notice my cystocele until my baby was 1.5 years old, so I wouldn't even call mine a 'postpartum' prolapse at that point. and even so, I've seen change with the fire breathing.
definitely give your body some time. I think its great that you found this site now, as you can probably maximize the potential for healing by watching your diet and posture.
I remember how awfully overwhelming it was for me when I found my prolapse, I hope it doesn't ruin the newborn period for you.
remember, there IS hope. and there is no rush.
(((hugs))) to you
Lysa
September 3, 2006 - 3:01pm
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Some hope
Hey,
I totally know where you are...I just had a baby 8 weeks ago. My cystocele was out there too...and my cervix was right behind. Now? I am right back in place, the doctor says. After much praying and doing these exercise and taking specific supplements for healing tissue and muscle, ligaments, etc..My body will continue to strengthen also, especially after I get my estrogen back when I am done nursing:)
I know it is so shocking and depressing, but give yourself some time to adjust and listen to the ladies on here...such a great help and encouragement. Every body is different, also....I hope you get some hope from reading on this site.
mummy76
September 3, 2006 - 3:45pm
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Have hope!
Hiya just wanted to post coz I remember that awful feeling of discovering that bulge when you're dealing with a newborn.
I am nearly eight months postpartum and unfortunately still have the bulge, but to give some positive points, I don't feel it as much as I used to at all, just just very rarely due to different factors (tiredness etc). When I was early pp I used to dread walking around it felt so horrible, but I rarely get that now. Mine still pokes out most days but I don't feel it much (just always checking!) and have been assured by three health professionals (including a top gynacolagist) that it is mild. I think kegels have helped me a bit, they don't work for months and months though and you have to do them properly. Then the posture really lifts things back in. I know it's hard, but try not to worry about it and let it dominate your thinking as at your stage it's so likely to just heal naturally. Mine hasn't so well, but I think it's more common that it will.
Please take it easy.. I think going back to doing stuff too quickly didn't help me heal. Keep your feet up lots at this early stage, don't lift heavy things, don't get constipated and use advice to strengthen up your muscles. Don't go over and over what may have caused it, I've done that and it doesn't help!
Hope you feel better soon