Forceps delivery

I had forceps delivery and I was still feeling sore at this point. I can’t remember when it got better, but it’s only temporary :)

I had a forceps delivery and I'd say I completely healed at 6 weeks 🤗

Have u been checked by midwife/health visitor that u dont have an infection?

Yeah I had a forceps delivery and I hurt so bad for weeks after my midwife suggested arnica tablets and they were a god send!!

Yeh I had forcep.. it took me a long time. Around 8 weeks I’d say. But everyone heels at different rates. However defo get checked if there’s a smell, itch or discharge.
I used spritz for bits fr second bby and wow. It helped!! U can use witch hazel on pads x

I had a forceps delivery and my midwife told me if things weren’t improving over time to go see her. When I went to get checked out my stitches had come away and I had an infection (easily treated). Maybe give her a ring just to be sure 😊 xx

I had forceps delivery and it took about 10 weeks to heal 😬😬 you'll be healed before you know it though!

I had forceps with my first. It took a while, it was sore and stinging for ages, then ached for a little while after x

Yes! I had a foreceps delivery and I would say it was 8-10 weeks before I was fully recovered. He was 8.8 and I tore a lot though!

Yeah I did with my first baby, it took me about 8 weeks to feel comfortable down there again. I'm currently pregnant with my second and opting for a C section as the labour and recovery last time was horrendous. Even 4 years after having her I still get discomfort in the area of I have walked too far or sat on a hard surface for too long 🙄 xxx

I was sore u til 6 weeks then all healed and could go back to normal. But there was a point when I thought I would never heal. Stay strong your body will heal x

I was sore for a good couple of months and had to keep going back and forth to the doctors. Sounds stupid but try and sit/lay as much as you can as the pressure on it will not help. I remember it being the worst pain and feeling like it was never going to get better but it did and I am about to go in for round 2 in a few weeks (hopefully minus the forceps) x

I feel really lucky reading all your replies i had forceps and stayed in hospital for a week but I healer super fast, like midway through my stay i felt so much better and by the time I got home I was almost back to normal. I used spritz for bits every single I went to the loo during my stay in hospital and I swear it helped me heal loads and felt so soothing also

I had forceps and don't remember being in any discomfort for too long after delivery. I do think we had sex after about 8 weeks and I was very aware of my episiotomy scar but I wouldn't say it was painful. Maybe get it checked just in case xx

I had a forceps delivery 10 weeks ago and felt just about normal by about 7 weeks pp and that was with a bunch of stitches too I just had warm showers with non fragrant soaps so it wouldn’t be irritated down there and had my first bath after 8 weeks just to make sure my stitches had definitely healed. Give it another couple of weeks and if your still no better contact your midwife or HV It will get better in time 😊xx

13 weeks before I could walk properly, 18 weeks to heal fully and then it was 6 months before I was completely back to normal.

I had forceps, they cut me and I had a nasty tear I am 6 weeks pp and still quite sore so feel ya pain xx

Those forceps are dreadfully nasty things! I had a csection where they had to use forceps, it took about 8 weeks before I could walk without looking a 90 year old and 6 months before I was semi normal 🙈

I had forceps and got a 4 degree tear. I was lucky I didn’t suffer with much pain at all but for months if I moved I would feel tender still.

I had suction cup and it took 7 months 🤦🏼‍♀️

Thanks everyone, I just feel like I’m never going to recover at this point! 🤦🏽‍♀️

About 2 months ... I’ve used an elixir from Holands and barrets, savlon cream and after 6 weeks some beads for Krueger exercises . Gradually when felt better and confident started long walks and swimming ( different world back then) You will heal mama trust your body and don’t stop moving

I had forceps and 3rd degree tear. I’m almost 10wks pp and am still pretty tender. I had my 8wk checkup today though and the dr said it’s pretty normal to not feel 100% down there for months and months after. X

Is it possible you can ask them not to use forceps ? Like maybe for a c section instead if it gets this bad . I get so nervous about things like this

Hey, I had forceps birth and episiotomy, I'd say it was about three months before I felt more normal again and closer to five months when I was completely back to pre baby normal. It feels like it will never be the same at the start but honestly it does get better, it just needs time!

Hi Amanpreet. I had forceps with my first in July and it took 8 weeks for the stinging to ease. What did help was to get a spray bottle filled with warm water so every time I went I would spray up. It cooled the area and did feel better over time. Hope you feel better soon. I thankfully only had the one stitch the doctor was very good. X

I had a second degree tear and a forceps delivery Im 4 week postpartum I wouldn’t really say I’m in pain but my clit is very sensitive and sometime when I sit down the wrong way it’ll be painful there but that the only thing it does burn when I pee and I don’t feel any pressure