Re: 4 month postpartum healing question

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At Wed, 6 Nov 2002, anonymous wrote: >
>My second baby is about 4 1/2 months old. I had vaginal delivery with
>suction as he came face up with cord around his neck and I couldn't get
>him out on my own. Had some tearing. Healed fairly quickly and was
>feeling pretty good until about 3 weeks ago. Now my vaginal opening is
>about 4 inches long and it literally feels like part of me is getting
>ready to fall out. I am leaking a lot more urine than in the past (had
>very bad tear after first child and had to have catheter for 4 days
>following delivery) also. I called my obgyn and the soonest a doc can
>see me is next week. I am in a decent amount of discomfort - and oh
>yes, add a hemorroid to the mix and needless to say sitting isn't a
>whole lot of fun! I guess I'm wondering why I'm actually feeling worse
>after 4 months and if this is serious. I know nothing can really be
>diagnosed over the internet. Is this something that can wait until next
>week or could it cause more problems if I wait? Thanks!

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