Prolapse, in need of advice-TMI warning

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Registered: 05-01-2008
Prolapse, in need of advice-TMI warning
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Tue, 09-16-2008 - 11:32am

Hi there.  I just discovered I have prolapsed after the birth of my second daughter.  She was born 2 1/2 weeks ago, and the delivery went very well.  No cuts, pretty much no pain afterwards, and I thought everything was going well.  I did notice a bit more discomfort in my lower abdomen about a week later that I remembered with my first, but didn't think too much of it.  Then, over the weekend, I realized I had prolapsed.  I can see a bulge of tissue when I am sitting, and I could feel my cervix about an inch in.  I am still having discharge, but it only drains while I am on the toilet, nothing on the pad. 


So yesterday I had my doctor examine me while I was there for my daughter's 2 week check-up.  He only examined me while I was laying down, and didn't think the prolapse was too bad.  He said, "you could try to do some kegals if you want, and I check it again at your 6 week appointment."  Then he said, "of course things won't be the same, you had a baby."  Okay, I know this isn't life or death, but I was really expecting a different reaction.  He didn't seem to care very much.  I was upset, and couldn't even think about what to ask him.  Should I be as worried as I am?  Or should I just do the kegals and see what happens?  Could it get worse with certain activities?  Is there anything else I should be doing or avoiding right now? 


TIA,


Cari


 

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Thu, 09-18-2008 - 11:05am

Hi Cari and welcome.


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Registered: 05-01-2008
Thu, 09-18-2008 - 12:29pm

Thanks for the advice.

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Registered: 05-06-2003
Sat, 09-20-2008 - 5:24pm
I have worked L&D for many years, and also had a prolapse 5 days post partum after my 2nd baby (he's now 17).