Sarah are you breastfeeding? constipation seems to be a common problem when BF. I had it after birth of DS and am determined not to repeat this. I eat several dried apricots daily and this seems to help (as well as lots of water). I believe figs are best, so if you like them (I don't!) dried figs would be helpful. Have you seen your GP? They mmight have suggestions. I remember mine said to eat kiwifruits, including the peel, but i think they're out of season now. Good luck, I hope you resolve it soon.

beatrix and Shoegal, I've also had some bleeding. I noticed when i had my first shower after the caesar that my bum felt different and I think it's haemorrhoids (but not sure since I've never had them before). Whatever it is, it was definitely not there before labour, and I never even got to the pushing stage so I imagine it was the pressure that caused it. I hope it stops because I'm really not keen to go see the doctor about it! I had my share of indignities while giving birth and that was quite enough thanks...

grubi hope your day's been better than your night.

Oh, and beatrix, spring cleaning? You're amaziing! it's all I can do just to empty the rubbish bin!