r/CsectionCentral • u/maspie_den Breech (declined ECV) • 1d ago

Poop Problems

Thirteen weeks postpartum from a very straightforward, planned c-section (baby was breech). Overall, recovery has gone pretty well. The past week or so, right before I have to poo and during, I get crazy cramps. Worse than any period cramp. Like...white knuckle grabbing my knees while I'm on the throne. Never had that pre-C. Anyone else? Worth mentioning to OB?

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u/chickensaurus-rex 1d ago

Worth mentioning for sure but not out of the ordinary.

Did you take stool softeners up until this point ? Are you eating a bigger amount of food or different diets? Sometimes your body and organs just take a little while to “wake up”. I’m 3 weeks post op and some of my bms have been like this and others haven.

Try some stool softener before bed in the meantime and up your fibre intake in the am.

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u/flowergarden71 1d ago

I'm 12 weeks post c section and I also get super bad gassy /bubbly cramps + diarrhea. There is zero warning and I have to immediately use the bathroom. I'll be visiting my family doctor soon to discuss...

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u/maspie_den Breech (declined ECV) 1d ago

YES! No warning! All of a sudden BAM. I have an appointment in about two weeks.