Episiotomy and forceps delivery

I had forceps and episiotomy during delivery and recovery was tough I’m 6 months PP now but still feels really tender down where the scar is is this normal? Is anyone else who had this having the same?🥲

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I had an episiotomy and ventouse delivery and yes still does feel slightly tender! I was also wondering if this was normal. I’m almost 7 months pp 😬

Yep, me too! I'm under pelvic physio too and they've told me to do perinneal massage to reduce sensitivity🤷‍♀️

I’m 7months pp and feel the same. So glad it’s not just me thought I was just being sensitive 😭😭

Oh so glad I’m not the only one then. Been worried something is wrong, hope you girls are all ok! The recovery from episiotomy was tough!❤️

I’m the same! My scar feels so lumpy some days too and it can be uncomfortable in the wrong underwear🤣

I had the same delivery and my recovery was good and the area doesn’t feel tender. I think it’s important to massage your scar. If you can afford to, make an appointment to see a private pelvic floor physio- they can check your scar and assess your healing. X

I've been using Balmonds Rosehip Scar Oil on mine which is really good. If I don't massage it for a week or so it doesn't feel as comfortable. I think the scar tissue needs to mobilise and break down but I guess that's an ongoing thing x

I’m the same and had exact type of birth. Turns out I had grade 1 vaginal prolapse which is why I’m still in discomfort and pain. I do regular pelvic floor exercises and it’s got a lot better thankfully. Have you been to the GP? Might be worth having an exam so they can just check you over xx

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