Vulva looks different since having baby

Page contents Wider vagina Dryness in the vagina Soreness and stitches in the perineum Pain during sex. More About Sex During Pregnancy. Your vagina probably won't return completely to its pre-birth shape, but this shouldn't be a problem. What is it, what to look for and how can I treat my baby's skin? Have you ever wondered what typical labia look like and how yours compare? Jump to Your Week of Pregnancy.

Anybody else considering getting work done? Wider vagina Your vagina might look wider than it did before, according to Dr Suzy Elneil, consultant in urogynaecology at University College Hospital, London. Each issue is jam packed with REAL advice from mums just like you. You'll be given painkillers after you've had your baby to help with any pain you're feeling.

I finally got out a mirror and looked. I was soooooo hoping for a VBAC. I had a friend that had 3 c-sections. I got some stretchmarks, but they have faded. I guess there will be some extreme cases.

Here's everything you've wanted to know about your post-baby vagina, but didn't want to ask Soreness and stitches in the perineum "The vaginal area can feel painful or sore in the immediate period after childbirth," says Dr Elneil. The reality is, the tissue down there is very elastic and generally remains intact. Find out more about your body after birth. If you both know what the situation is, you can deal with it together. During sex, the penis may push the loose folds of the labia minora into the vaginal cavity, resulting in abrasions or ulcerations. When you're ready to have sex with your partner it's recommended you use plenty of lube.