It's four weeks since I gave birth and I feel rotten. I am so tired and still sore. I can't walk very far, sitting hurts and getting in and out of bed really hurts.
A midwife examined me last week and said varicose veins could be causing the pain. I can't find any information about post-natal vein problems. I had a second degree tear and 10 stiches, which may or may not have been infected a few weeks ago. Maybe the vein was causing the pain the doctor diagnosed as an infection.
I felt quite good through the pregnancy and am usually fit and healthy so this lack of recovery is quite a shock. I'm going to see a GP tomorrow for a checkup. But I'm starting to wonder if these problems could be avoided next time round if I had a c-section.
Any advice?