Incontinence 7 weeks postpartum after episiotomy?!

joannaf6 · November 2014

Hi Mommies - my son is 7 weeks old today & I had a rough labor. I had an episiotomy & I'm pretty sure it was a 3 or 4 degree cut. I am still experiencing incontinence. I'm not just talking about a little leak here and there. On Halloween we were pushing him in the stroller and I didn't realize my underwear & down my legs were wet. I pretty much peed my pants and had no idea. I can't workout in fear of peeing & haven't even tried sex yet... Ugh. Anyone else having issues? I'm embarrassed and nervous it will never get better!

Busterlady · November 2014

I would talk to your doctor and do nonstop kegels. I'm sorry lady!

lmk1566 · November 2014

I also was a 4th degree and am 7 weeks pp. Every now & then I will get a good leak but not every time I sneeze or laugh. Doesn't make sense! I agree I would check in with the doc!

rlyttle · November 2014

Keep doing kegels & find a good pad to wear. It will get better. I was worse with DS, but seem to be recovering better this time. Make sure you go to the restroom often also. Don't let your bladder get overfilled.

amom2four · November 2014

Definitely keep your doctor informed but I think you'll recover, most of the way as things never go fully back to the way they were before kids.

I had serious issues after dd2. At 6 or so weeks after she was born, I tried to work out and take a light jog. Peed my pants at the high school track within seconds of starting. I gave it some more time and after a few more weeks, I was able to work out just fine.

The longer you take to recover, the better. I hit 6 weeks today and as excited and mentally ready to head back to the gym, my body isn't ready yet. I had no tears and just still don't feel like I should be pushing myself quite yet so I am going to spend the next few days enjoying this little snuggler and consider the gym a little later. There is always time to get back to it, but this baby is growing every day and I want to enjoy holding him while I can!

joannaf6 · November 2014

Thanks girls. It's really debilitating. I am going to call the doc today.

lmk1566 · November 2014

Don't worry! I'm in the car and feel the leak coming on now!

joannaf6 · November 2014

Ugh thanks girls!!! The doctor is calling me back after 3. I just feel like this can't be normal? Will I ever be able to go out and have a drink without thinking i will leak all over?! I'm the MOH in a wedding in 20 days in a light colored flowy short dress!

Tch4lfe · November 2014

I had a third degree tear and I have to make sure I don't wait too long! Funny story: my muscles down there were/are so weak that 2 weeks pp I was chatting with my dh and couldn't hold in a toot (I NEVER toot in front of him) I let a tiny one out and he started dying laughing so I did too...unfortunately the more I laughed the more I tooted!!! It would not stop! So needless to say..I will probably never live that down!! Just know you're not alone!

joannaf6 · November 2014

lol thank you for sharing!!! It's good to know I'm not alone

schnena77 · November 2014

I had a 4th degree tear - I have been seeing a pelvic floor physical therapist since was cleared by my ob at my 6 week appt. They do therapy each week and given me some exercises to do at home. I would check with doctor or see if there is a therapist in your area or look into "Hab it" sold on Amazon - a pelvic floor video. Best of luck - serious tear are not fun. I had a lot of pain with mine and it's been considerably reduced with the therapy.

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