Did you have an epidural or an episiotomy?

I had this problem for a while after my first birth - very long and hard induced labour with a 2nd degree tear (my bub was born with an arm and a tangle of cord up around her large head). It was like I couldn't tell the bowel motion was coming until I absolutely had to drop everything and run! I never discussed this with my (hopeless) doctor, but it did get better over several months. I later discussed this with a friend who had the same problem (but worse than me) and her dr said it was nerve damage from the birth. She had some treatment for it but I can't remember what. Definitely discuss this with your doctor and don't feel like you have to wait for the 6 week check up if it's bothering you before then.