Postpartum ovulation pain

I had a baby via c section 11 months ago and for the past few months I've been experiencing a lot of pain and discomfort when ovulating (at least I think that's what it is). This involves: a sharp uncomfortable pain across my lower abdomen, pain when having a wee on one side, pressure around my rectum especially when sitting, bloating, feeling sick, muscular pain in my legs, lower back and hip pain. Has anyone else experienced this?! 🙏🏻

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I also had a c section and don’t get this when ovulating but I do when actually on my period.. since section/having a baby I get the worst period pains in lower abdomen and back, nausea, and also the pain you mention at the top of my legs. My scar also gets really itchy too weirdly! I think a lot of it judging from what I’ve researched is hormonal and can last a few years after a section, but if you’re worried it may be worth getting proper advice 🥰

Yeah i get it but i didnt gave a c section. Its pretty standard!

I had a vaginal birth with forceps and an episiotomy in sept 2024. I haven't noticed ovulation pain but the difference I've noticed since then is that my vagina (as well as the rest of me!) feels really bloated on the first day of my period and my episiotomy scar feels particularly tender and uncomfortable

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Is this normal?

Is this little red bit on my section scar normal? It’s not oozing anything, doesn’t hurt but it’s the only bit on my scar like it so just curious! (19 days PP)
Thank you in advance! 🥰

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Help

I was getting pretty painful period cramps and during those, I had painful lower back cramps. I had these on and off for like a few hours so from about 10:30pm to 1am?

I’ve had no show, or anything like that.

Is this braxton hicks or early labour pains?

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Labour??

I’ve had on/off mild period cramps since 9 last night, very irregular and very mild, but I just had one that woke me up. My waters haven’t gone and nor has my mucous plug… but could this be a sign that it’s close?! I’m 40+3 and desperate to meet her!

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Fed up

Anyone else just feeling fed up in general? I just never feel happy anymore. Wake up dreading what the day ahead of us will be like.
Little one will be 6 week tomorrow

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Early waters/pre term labour?

I can’t get checked until later today unfortunately. I can’t tell if I’m leaking/starting early. I definitely think I’m having braxton hicks yesterday and today.. i have some pain in my back but she is quite low down so hoping it’s just pressure, baby was a little quieter yesterday but she’s back to more normal movements today, but my underwear just seems to get so wet, especially after going to the bathroom. And I honestly can’t work out the smell, I’m pretty sure it’s just discharge/urine leaking but there’s that worry in my mind a little. Are there any other ways to know/check if it could be the start of it all?

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