No Bowel Movement After C Section

My first poop was a week after my c section not painful just a little uncomfortable.

No bowel movement after c section. Often had to push perineum in order to push stool back out to rectum. Having said that it is important you inform your doctor of any concern you have after your surgery. July 2012 in c sections.

Bowel movements after a c section possible tmi 7 posts add message report. It can take up to 3 to 4 days for your digestive system to start working normally again following major surgery which a c section is. I delivered my son via csection on 7 13 and was wondering how soon after did you have a b m.

I took a suppository earlier today and nothing has happened besides passing gas. Continuing to have problems moving your bowels after that could be from. First of all constipation after c section is not entirely abnormal.

Postpartum slow bowel movements are often caused by fluctuating hormones or by an inadequate amount of liquid or fiber in the diet. Being a first time mom i naturally called my ob s office and was assured that it can take a little while for normal bowel function to return after a c section. It is a relief to see that it is normal to have the bowel pain after a c section i knew nothing of this.

I had a bowel movement or enema during labor. As long as you re passing gas you re okay they asked me in the hospital every day if i was passing gas. Following a cesarean delivery there are several other possible.

I m so uncomfortable and really need to have a b m. Biggem tue 17 may 11 09 19 53. Taking systemic narcotics such as morphine vicodin or percocet during labor or for postpartum pain because these can slow down your digestive system.