LOL Laura. The haemorrhoids & stitches were worse for me than labour! I dreaded going to the loo the first time after giving birth so DH told me he'd stay with Kynan so I could take my time LOL.

I packed some dried apricots in my hospital bag so I munched on those a lot (I don't like prunes LOL) and drank heaps of water. Rectinol helps and is fine to use if you are BF. Pads soaked in witch hazel are also supposed to help. Oh and I was told to also put your feet up when you're lying/sitting down.