postpartum problems

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i have a 16 month old daughter who was 10 lbs 15 1/2 oz at birth. i had a small episiotomy and a 4th degree laceration (into my rectum) from the delivery. my dr was wonderful and did an amazing job, according to the nurses, by stitching me up, he is a perfectionist and i have no problems with his work. however, i continue to experience stool stains in my underwear almost daily since her delivery. i also have difficulty with tampons being uncomfortable and not feeling right. i don't have any problems during intercourse but i wonder how normal it is for this to be continuing. i have done kegel exercises (when i remember) and still this problem persists. is there anything i can do to alleviate this problem with the stool? it is really bothersome and i just feel unclean all the time. i know the dr told me it was the worst tear he'd ever seen but i thought by now i'd be over this! can you give me any advice? thanks for your time.

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