I just wanted to echo what the other ladies have said here. Yes, prolapse is common, yes it gets better! Although i am in the UK and treatment here will be different to over in Oz, I think that the principles should be the same. I had a small baby, but was pushing for a long time, which may have contributed. I noticed similar symptoms to yours when DH was a few weeks old. I saw a lovley physio who really looked after me well. She told me not to do any lifting if I could avoid it (which I didnt stick to too well, lifted DS in and our of car in his car seat and still did the chores at home etc), and she banned me from the gym. All I could do for ages was swimming...and you know what we are like at swimming in Blighty!! (It did improve my stroke LOL!)
Anyway, my point is, DH is now 7 and 1/2 months old and I am back in the gym and am more or less back to normal. It really is worth sticking to your pelvic floor exercises. I hope you find this helpful Emma, it's a nusience, but you will get better.
Emma,
Just wanted to let you know I'm in the same boat. DS is 9 months old and I've been too embarrased to go see anyone for it, but I think I may have the same problem.
Makes me feel alot better knowing that there is treatment though as I thought I was stuck with this for life!!!
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