TMI but…
Had a c section 1 week ago and my bowels feel off. One min I’m constipated with trapped wind and the next I’m having to rush to the toilet the diarrhoea. Is this normal?
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I also had this (c section 4 weeks ago) and I have Crohn’s disease so was worried I was going into a flare up! It has settled now though! ☺️
I had this for the first couple of weeks, it seems to have settled now…
I’m exactly the same at 2 weeks post section. I was the same the first time. The first bowel movement was horrendous both times but it does eventually settle. I have been taking lactulose since day 3 which really helped, but trying to wean off it now and because I’m having less, the constipation is back! 😫 x
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I'm getting the exact same. I had problems with my bowels for my first section that resulted in a bowel obstruction(thankfully no surgery needed). I think it's best to reach out and let your midwife know of any changes as they always look out for concerns with bladder and bowels. I remember the only thing that helped with the pain was buscopan and drinking plenty of fluids. Hope it settles soon