Hi everyone,
5 Weeks ago I gave birth to a beautiful baby girl. After pushing for nearly 2 hours, I had to be prepped for a forceps delivery. During this delivery I had an episiotomy and I also tore. I was later told that I suffered from 4th degree tearing. As far as I can tell my stitches have dissolved but I still can't sit down. I'm using one of those blow up cushions with a hole in the middle but it's still not great. Some days I think it's getting better but others - like today - I think it's getting worse. Today I've experiences sharp pains in the perineum. I have an appt next week at the hospital to have a check up of the perineum.

My questions to all those who also suffered from 4th degree tears:
1. How long did it take for you to recover fully - ie sit down normally and not have to think about which position is best/sit on cushions etc
2. What will the hospital do at my check up?
3. Any tips/hints on a speedier recover?

thanks heaps,