Pelvic Floor Healing Timeline
Hi! I’m a first time mom, 32, vaginal birth to a baby boy on 2/27. Normal labor, maybe an hour of pushing, second degree tear that seemed to heal well. Cleared at my 6 week appointment, but around week 9, I noticed a vaginal bulge and swelling sensation that I hadn’t felt before. Immediately made an appointment with my midwife and had an exam while coughing, was told no prolapse and to work on kegels to reprove strength. She said normal healing process, just dealing with residual swollen tissue and that breastfeeding also keeps the muscles relaxed for longer.
3 weeks later and I’m no better but no worse. I’m just uncomfortable now and focused on the sensation, but no urinary or bowel issues. I went ahead and made an appointment with a pelvic floor therapist but I’m feeling so discouraged and afraid I’ll never even be able to walk normally again without feeling this tampon half out sensation. It’s driving me nuts! Did anyone experience something similar, and when did the uncomfortable feeling start to ease up? I’ll be 12 weeks pp this Friday. I will say the anxiety behind this is making it way worse. Thanks in advance!