3 weeks after birth!!!

BMeredith21

Hello, it's been 3 weeks since i gave birth and I'm still sore! I can't go grocery shopping cause after about 20 mins of walking around i start to get sore and I dont know why? Is there anything I can do to help get rid of the soreness. I feel that 3 weeks after birth is too long and i should be able to go out and about.

NativeNyer

Yes I believe you still feed sore.  I gave birth vaginally and it took a long time for everything to feel "normal" down there.  I'm assuming you gave birth vaginally.  Think of the process of a baby coming out from there, and your vagina, uterus stretching that amount.  Where you given a squirt bottle to use after every pee/bowel movement?  Where you given any pain medicine for the pain?  Or you can use OTC like Tylenol for the pain.  In any case it takes time.  Listen to your body and try not to over do it.

miss1991

Try and slow down. I think most ob/midwives say 6 weeks pp you start to feel a little better. It is hard if you where very active before giving birth. Also being on the interwebz reading about how other women "where back to normal" in three day's from delivery(sarcasm) are feeling great and what not is not going to make you feel better either. I did this and just realized those are few and far between. Most people take time to heal and labor is rough regardless of how short/long it is.

Take care of yourself and before you know it you will be back to your old self.

Congrats on your new baby!

SoftSpot

You don't know why? Your vagina (I'm assuming) was just stretched about 10 times it's normal size. I think things are going to be sore for a bit. Take your time & ease back into normal activities.