How long is too long?

emeraudecephiro · April 2013

Alright, all aboard the "this post is about my bowels" train.

When I was in labor, I pooped everytime I went to the bathroom for anything for a day and a half. Pretty normal.

No idea if I pooped "on the table" but the day Vincent was born vaginallyearly afternoon on the 27th was the last time I had a bowel movement. I've taken two doses of a mild laxative/stool softener and only slight stomach pain occured. It said 2 to 4, I took 4 both times, I waited 12 hours between

So when do I throw in the towel and worry? I've been drinking water and eating fibertastic things. 8 days just seems a long time.

Lots of candy to you all for reading.

KJsbabe · April 2013

I'm not an expert, but I would say 8 days is a little long. I had a c/s and the nurses were very adamant about me having a BM before leaving the hospital. It took 3 days. I would give a call to your doctor just to be on the safe side.

Teresa1896 · April 2013

That seems like a long time, but what goes in must come out eventually. First postbaby poops aren't usually pleasant, so I hope it's not too gnarly. Maybe call your doc for an opinion, just to be on the safe side.
You could try dried fruit...that al

MrsRiceARoni · April 2013

No idea about how long is too long, all I know is when I couldn't go when I was pregnant prunes were the only thing that worked for me. That being said OMG how did I miss that you had your lo????? Congrats!!

emeraudecephiro · April 2013

Thanks ladies!

Rice: Yep! On the 27th!

jertie · April 2013

I'd say that you should talk to the doc. 8 days seems like a long time to me. I pooped while I was in the hospital - maybe the day after the c/s? Anyway, I discovered how awesome stool softeners are - and I remember telling the nurses th

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