is it normal to 'leak' urine after you have just had a baby?

Question

i gave birth two days ago and had 2 have stiches inside pluss a catheter bag.

Answer 1

Yes, it's very common. It's also common that when you sneeze very hard, you'll also pee a little. If it gets too severe though, you should notify your doctor immediately. Start doing your Kegel exercises right away. You'll be glad you did. Don't worry unless you notice it worsening.

Good luck and congrats on the new baby!!

Answer 2

CONGRATULATIONS ON THE BIRTH OF YOUR BABY
Lets be realistic, you have just pushed something the size of a grapefruit out of the opening the size of a lemon, and by the sound of it had a bit of a hard time, you will fine and it is completely natural for things to be a bit like that. In your pregnancy you have a hormone called "relaxin" which is released to help your cervix dilate during labour, sometimes this can make you "leak" urine as the hormone has not left your body yet.
If by the time you have been signed off by your midwife at 10ish days mention it to her and see what she thinks

I hope you are back to health soon and congrats again

Answer 3

For about a week I would leak urine if I didn't go every 2 or 3 hours. The first few days I also had problems with my bowel. Now, (16 months later) I have a steel bladder again. I can hold it all day long and drink whatever I want.

Answer 4

yes it can be normal. Your body down there just pushed out a huge baby. It will take time for your body to gain muscle in there again to help control your bladder. But if you are very concerned you can call your doctor and ask if everything with the catheter went OK.

Answer 5

Yes it is unfortunately. It took a few months for it to basically go away and you will figure out how to deal with it before it does. It may sound wierd, but after I had the baby I found that if I rocked back and forth a few times I was able to get those last few drops out which saved me from having it leak out in my pants later on. Congrats on the new baby. I am due to have my second in a few days.

Answer 6

You can leak urine after delivery of a baby. If the labour was prolong or the presentation and position of the baby was badly placed there will be injuring to the bladder or during the delivery process there is a opening from the bladder to the vagina due to poor produce of delivery,this is know as fistula and it can be treated by surgery

Answer 7

Yes it is, your pelvic floor muscles are weakened after childbirth, you can strengthen these by clenching like you are trying to stop your self peeing, hold for 5 seconds and repeat, then hold for longer each time.

You may be leaking at the moment because of your catheter.

Answer 8

Of course it is. You have been stretched to your limit when giving birth and your muscles need a little time to go back to normal. Try doing little exercises inside. When you are sitting, standing or walking contract your vagina wall muscles for about 10 mins a day. It will help.

Answer 9

yes. as soon as you are able you should start your "keigel" exercises again to help strengthen everything up..but just think about everything your body jusr went through..... of course your muscles there will be a little lax.......Check out the book :
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Answer 10

Yes, as most of the other people who have answered, it is perfectly normal.. Just try doing some pelvic floor exercises to tighten your muscles. You should be back to normal in a few weeks