I saw this in a post regarding advice and cannot stress enough how important this is!! That first poop is scary...Seriously, I had a very easy birth but was still sore down there and very afraid to poop. I took as many stool softeners as the hospital would allow and when I took my first dump, it literally just slid out so I didn't even feel it. It certainly made things less painful and complicated.
It is pretty funny to read. But I completely agree and wish I would have done the same for my other 3. This time around I am having a c/s and will definitely take them.
It is also a problem after csections...it doesn't hurt, but it definitely takes forever, and they usually won't let you go home without going. So I also suggest prune juice for csection ladies!
Re: Very Important - Don't forget the stool softener!!