12 weeks post partum Symptoms

Does anyone else have muscle weakness and just generally feel rubbish since giving birth? My legs and arms feel weak, no appetite and lost 2 stone since giving birth. My back still hurts where I got the epidural and my episiotomy is still sore (although stitches etc are healed).

Hoping it gets better??

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Hi I can relate with everything you’ve mentioned
My episiotomy is healed but I don’t feel myself down there, I’ve a weird sensation while walking sitting and laying down, I don’t know how to describe that feeling 🥲
I’m 3 weeks PP

Sorry you are feeling this way 😢
Definitely our bodies need lots of rest after pregnancy & birth - after all our ligaments stretched out to carry our babies they need time to recover.
I would be concerned about very fast weight loss/no appetite. Have you seen your GP or spoken to your Health Visitor about this?
You need energy to care for your baby 💖
I had lots and lots of snacks throughout the day to support recovery (fruits, nuts, cheese & crackers, biscuits, oat bars) basically every time I sat down to feed the baby I also fed myself 😋
I also attended postnatal yoga (with baby) to feel support from other mums. Maybe you could search for a supportive group activity in your local area?

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