for all the new moms on here.. how hard was it for you guys to have your first poop after giving birth??

yes, it hurt SO BAD!! i never took stool softeners so mightve helped me a lot but im just finally started to go normally

girl I was to scared to poop

it's not as bad as what it's made out to be, I didn't poop til a week and half after I had my LO. it didn't bother or hurt for me at all. I know this sounds weird but, don't push it out! just let it come out on it's own, if you push there is a possibility you push too hard and can tear you right back open (if you had vaginal birth or even tore at all). I didn't even take any stool softeners or anything. but if it hurts, try to take some deep breaths and relax your body.

@supermom1104, seriously???

omg i couldn't poop for like three months

it wasn't as bad as I thought it was going to be, even with me having stitches, but I was terrified of it and it took me about a week and a half before I finally did. it was a lengthy process though.

don't force it mama, I just felt the urge and just sat there and let my body do its thing.... stool softeners will be your best friend trust me

@omarismom, its really not as bad ad your thinking.

it was about 3-4 days after birth, then I threw a party for myself lol

@jasalynnsmommy, yeaa same here.. but it's been 4 days since I had my son.. I figured I needed to do it soon.. because I've never gone this long without pooping.

I was vaginal and about 4 days after I gave birth a passed a bowel movement and used warm baby wipes.

@sarahdrew, I tried.. but couldn't. I haven't pooped since before I went to the hospital.. I gave birth 4 days ago.

I was so scared I refused to go .

I got lucky I had mine while still in the hospital this last time.... the first time it wasn't too bad but I was taking stool softeners regularly to help with it (I had a c-section tho so idk what mamas who had vaginal went thru