Bowel movements - 5 days after c section

I have no strength in my belly to push out any wind or to push for a poo 5 days after a c section. Did anyone else ever have this?

I did go day 3, but it was loose as i took laxatives and it happened on its own, I couldn’t push or stop it just happened.

I tried talking to midwives today about it as I can feel that I need to go, or pass wind but genuinely can’t as I just can’t push it out, it’s like numb. They didn’t do anything though but I’m so worried as I just want to have normal feeling. I’ve never heard of this before?!

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I could only go for a week or so if I took the laxatives. They actually sent me home with some to help

No
But at the moment I’m taking poo medication to help me go to toilet without it I can be constipated for weeks. But since I started taking it
I use the toilet easy now not daily but weekly
And I’m just 24weeks pregnant
Planning on having a c-section tho so I’m trying to get all information as possible

Hiya so I had my first poo 6 days post c-section and it was actually quite painful for me. I was taking stool softener but was so constipated up until then and in pain with gas. Once I had a poo my gas pains and stomach felt much better. I understand fully about not having much control of down there, everything kind of feels separated and numb. I am now 5 weeks postpartum and it does slowly come back. I would recommend taking stool softener or laxatives again until you fully regain back your control and sensation down there as constipation will only make you more uncomfortable. I wouldn’t worry yourself as it does come back slowly but you just have to be patient with yourself. Hope this helps x

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