Thanks Yael for the reassurance, I'm only planning one more, I'm not sure my body could withstand any more after that!

Relle, the way I knew I had a prolapse - I noticed a soft fleshy lump bulging inside near my vag entrance - because it was quite soon after birth, it seemed to me in my horrified state (!) that it was bulging right out sometimes (tho I'm sure it wasn't that bad) but it seemed to get really irritated just by my knickers rubbing against it. Plus you get a heavy, dragging feeling in the pelvic region. It was really noticeable especially if i had been on my feet a lot or when I was exercising or when I was tired. I must say I am of the belief that it was my poorly managed labour that caused it (started pushing well before i was fully dilated and no one bothered to tell me otherwise, pushed > 3 hours, DD's head was larger than normal circumference too) So if you think you might have a predisposition for it, make sure you speak to your healthcare providers on how to best avoid it...?