I'm sure I should have searched the archives for similar questions/answers but my on-line time is very limited right now (with a newborn laying in my arms)
SO I'm finally trying to get back to training and have successfully gotten 3 runs in and one decent swim... I even just finished my first sprint tri...
I am today 7 weeks postpartum and had a very uncomplicated delivery (no assistive devices, no c-section) and the only thing my doctor pointed out at my 6 week follow up is that I was a very effective pusher (I only pushed for about 10 minutes)
Now that I'm trying to run again I find that I pee pretty much the ENTIRE time! It seems I cannot stop my flow for anything! I mentioned this to my OB at my followup and he didn't seem too concerned yet. He basically gave me some instructions to do more kegles (which I already do a ton of) but now to try to stop my urine stream 3-5 times per potty break. It would seem at least at this point that I am unable to stop my stream completely. I am hoping that this will eventually get a bit better. I had some issues prior to this pregnancy (this was my second) but it seems so much worse now.
Has anyone else had a similar experience postpartum? Did it eventually get better? My OB said that in 6months if not better he would refer me to a urologist and may need some surgical assistance... Trying to avoid that at all costs.
Suggestions? Advice? Experiences? all welcomed, Thanks Ladies!
Shen
SO I'm finally trying to get back to training and have successfully gotten 3 runs in and one decent swim... I even just finished my first sprint tri...
I am today 7 weeks postpartum and had a very uncomplicated delivery (no assistive devices, no c-section) and the only thing my doctor pointed out at my 6 week follow up is that I was a very effective pusher (I only pushed for about 10 minutes)
Now that I'm trying to run again I find that I pee pretty much the ENTIRE time! It seems I cannot stop my flow for anything! I mentioned this to my OB at my followup and he didn't seem too concerned yet. He basically gave me some instructions to do more kegles (which I already do a ton of) but now to try to stop my urine stream 3-5 times per potty break. It would seem at least at this point that I am unable to stop my stream completely. I am hoping that this will eventually get a bit better. I had some issues prior to this pregnancy (this was my second) but it seems so much worse now.
Has anyone else had a similar experience postpartum? Did it eventually get better? My OB said that in 6months if not better he would refer me to a urologist and may need some surgical assistance... Trying to avoid that at all costs.
Suggestions? Advice? Experiences? all welcomed, Thanks Ladies!
Shen