OHbaby! Forums : Help Please.. https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sun, 05 Apr 2026 10:58:42 +0000 Wed, 05 May 2010 08:38:57 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=33196 <![CDATA[OHbaby! Forums]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[Help Please.. : Thank u so much everyone, this...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33196&PID=1016547&title=help-please#1016547 Author: Bubie
Subject: 33196
Posted: 05 May 2010 at 8:38am

Thank u so much everyone, this has really helped ]]> Wed, 05 May 2010 08:38:57 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33196&PID=1016547&title=help-please#1016547 <![CDATA[Help Please.. : When my milk came in after having...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33196&PID=1014194&title=help-please#1014194 Author: Jessica
Subject: 33196
Posted: 03 May 2010 at 10:23am

When my milk came in after having my twins my midwife recommended cabbage leaves, expressing just a little in the shower to relieve the pressure and I also used milk stop from the health shop. I think it took about a week for my body to get the message.
Lavender in the bath was recommended by my midwife and I did find it helped. Also used the moistened wipes, quite soothing. ]]> Mon, 03 May 2010 10:23:50 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33196&PID=1014194&title=help-please#1014194 <![CDATA[Help Please.. : I used that naturopharm product...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33196&PID=1014092&title=help-please#1014092 Author: MamaT
Subject: 33196
Posted: 03 May 2010 at 9:15am

I used that naturopharm product Hypercal, I would dab it on each time I went to the bathroom after I rinsed with warm salty water and definately take panadol (or any other drugs you can). It was about a week - 10 days before it started feeling more tolerable for me. And definately make sure you take it easy (as much as you can with a newborn), I found on days I did too much I'd bleed more and be in more pain.

Good luck, it will get more comfortable and be a distant memory, trust me

]]> Mon, 03 May 2010 09:15:54 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33196&PID=1014092&title=help-please#1014092 <![CDATA[Help Please.. : Ahhh don&#039;t listen to your...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33196&PID=1013977&title=help-please#1013977 Author: mamanee
Subject: 33196
Posted: 02 May 2010 at 11:54pm

Ahhh don't listen to your midwife in regards to not touching your breasts because they will make more milk!   She is essentially right, but if you just hand express a tiny amount in the shower each night, enough to make you comfortable, then your milk will dry up quite easily.   A little bit of hand expressing won't increase your milk supply like a pump or a baby will.    Just do it to ease the pressure.

If your breasts continue to be engorged and nothing is happening, you run the risk of getting mastitis which isn't pleasant. ]]> Sun, 02 May 2010 23:54:04 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33196&PID=1013977&title=help-please#1013977 <![CDATA[Help Please.. : My MW told me to take epsom salt...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33196&PID=1013974&title=help-please#1013974 Author: JoJames
Subject: 33196
Posted: 02 May 2010 at 11:00pm

My MW told me to take epsom salt baths everyday, really helped and so relaxing]]> Sun, 02 May 2010 23:00:38 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33196&PID=1013974&title=help-please#1013974 <![CDATA[Help Please.. : Put some lavender essential oil...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33196&PID=1013816&title=help-please#1013816 Author: Tigerish
Subject: 33196
Posted: 02 May 2010 at 8:16pm

Put some lavender essential oil in the bath. Its great for healing and has antiseptic properties!

Can't help on the milk front though sorry! I would have thought your Dr or MW would be able to prescribe something?]]> Sun, 02 May 2010 20:16:51 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33196&PID=1013816&title=help-please#1013816 <![CDATA[Help Please.. : Hypercal gel on a pad worked WONDERS...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33196&PID=1013808&title=help-please#1013808 Author: ScottishPixie
Subject: 33196
Posted: 02 May 2010 at 8:10pm

Hypercal gel on a pad worked WONDERS for a little instant relief for me - think it's naturopharm     I put quite a big blob on there!]]> Sun, 02 May 2010 20:10:31 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33196&PID=1013808&title=help-please#1013808 <![CDATA[Help Please.. : Oh and also get your mw to take...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33196&PID=1013791&title=help-please#1013791 Author: High9
Subject: 33196
Posted: 02 May 2010 at 7:46pm

Oh and also get your mw to take a look down there to see how everything is healing, I ended up with some stitches undissolved at my 6wk check but scar tissue had grown over so somethings were a little painful to attempt IYGWIM. ]]> Sun, 02 May 2010 19:46:25 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33196&PID=1013791&title=help-please#1013791 <![CDATA[Help Please.. : Drink lots of water as well, my...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33196&PID=1013777&title=help-please#1013777 Author: High9
Subject: 33196
Posted: 02 May 2010 at 7:40pm

Drink lots of water as well, my mw told me to do that to stop the stinging. I found panadol didn't work either, ask if you can take voltaren.

Can't help with drying up your milk though...]]> Sun, 02 May 2010 19:40:26 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33196&PID=1013777&title=help-please#1013777 <![CDATA[Help Please.. : I had alot of salt water baths. I...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33196&PID=1013719&title=help-please#1013719 Author: _SMS_
Subject: 33196
Posted: 02 May 2010 at 7:05pm

I had alot of salt water baths.

I was told if its itchy it means its healing

Sorry i have been there its horrible. But it does get better ]]> Sun, 02 May 2010 19:05:58 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33196&PID=1013719&title=help-please#1013719 <![CDATA[Help Please.. : Also get some Ural or Citravescent...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33196&PID=1013669&title=help-please#1013669 Author: NandC
Subject: 33196
Posted: 02 May 2010 at 6:07pm

Also get some Ural or Citravescent sachets to take, makes your pee less acidic so it doesnt hurt so much when you go.

I got a squirty bottle and put some salty water in it and used it to rinse each time I went to the loo - kept it clean and cut down on the stinging.]]> Sun, 02 May 2010 18:07:43 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33196&PID=1013669&title=help-please#1013669 <![CDATA[Help Please.. : I would shower after every feed,...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33196&PID=1013631&title=help-please#1013631 Author: HuntersMama
Subject: 33196
Posted: 02 May 2010 at 5:22pm

I would shower after every feed, and remove the nozzle to get down below. I was offered voltaren in hospital, but just ended up taking panadol. Make sure your not doing too much, I overdid it and managed to pop 2 stitches and Im still paying for it.]]> Sun, 02 May 2010 17:22:00 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33196&PID=1013631&title=help-please#1013631 <![CDATA[Help Please.. : Baths with salt and tea tree oil...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33196&PID=1013622&title=help-please#1013622 Author: LeahandJoel
Subject: 33196
Posted: 02 May 2010 at 5:14pm

Baths with salt and tea tree oil were great for me, I had 2 a day for about 5 days. To be honest the cut healed in less than a week, and that was with a popped stitch!  the tear took about a month to heal properly.

]]> Sun, 02 May 2010 17:14:48 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33196&PID=1013622&title=help-please#1013622 <![CDATA[Help Please.. : for the cut ask the chemist for...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33196&PID=1013598&title=help-please#1013598 Author: BriAndOlisMum
Subject: 33196
Posted: 02 May 2010 at 4:59pm

for the cut ask the chemist for some witch hazel, put it on a pad, (i got a pack of the budget ones like what the hospital had) and put the pads in the freezer.]]> Sun, 02 May 2010 16:59:00 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33196&PID=1013598&title=help-please#1013598 <![CDATA[Help Please.. : You can also use dried sage to...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33196&PID=1013485&title=help-please#1013485 Author: MrsH23
Subject: 33196
Posted: 02 May 2010 at 2:48pm

You can also use dried sage to help with the milk supply so I found out on Kellymom website. 1/4 teaspoon 1-3 times a day, you can mix it with juice or I just swallow it with water.]]> Sun, 02 May 2010 14:48:16 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33196&PID=1013485&title=help-please#1013485 <![CDATA[Help Please.. : I so feel for you!! I think it...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33196&PID=1013469&title=help-please#1013469 Author: pekay
Subject: 33196
Posted: 02 May 2010 at 2:06pm

I so feel for you!! I think it was about days 5-7 that were worst for my tear. The only thing that helped was baths for me. When it was at its worse on those days I would have about 5 baths. I used Voltaren for pain, but if you are not BF'ing you could probably have all sorts of wonderful strong drugs ...butI dont think it would helop with the itchy feeling as I think that just means it is healing. ]]> Sun, 02 May 2010 14:06:42 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33196&PID=1013469&title=help-please#1013469 <![CDATA[Help Please.. : cant help with the cut down there...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33196&PID=1013439&title=help-please#1013439 Author: LILLIS
Subject: 33196
Posted: 02 May 2010 at 1:13pm

cant help with the cut down there but for milk i used cabbage leaves (straight from the fridge) for easing the pain and they help to dry you up.
Just pop them in your bra (not the most comfortable at first) and wait until they have warmed up then change them
My MW told me to wait until i smelt cabbage but you can tell when they have done their thing ]]> Sun, 02 May 2010 13:13:03 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33196&PID=1013439&title=help-please#1013439 <![CDATA[Help Please.. : Bath with baking soda was another...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33196&PID=1013400&title=help-please#1013400 Author: fire_engine
Subject: 33196
Posted: 02 May 2010 at 11:48am

Bath with baking soda was another thing I tried with some success .... ]]> Sun, 02 May 2010 11:48:03 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33196&PID=1013400&title=help-please#1013400 <![CDATA[Help Please.. : Day 5-7 post episiotomy were the...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33196&PID=1013399&title=help-please#1013399 Author: fire_engine
Subject: 33196
Posted: 02 May 2010 at 11:47am

Day 5-7 post episiotomy were the worst for me - everything was agony and I just cried and cried. Panadol and Nurofen, sitting on a cushion, lying down as much as possible. Get checked to make sure it's not infected. It will get better in a day or two, but I feel for you - it's agony while it hurts.]]> Sun, 02 May 2010 11:47:33 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33196&PID=1013399&title=help-please#1013399 <![CDATA[Help Please.. : I found witch hazel great for...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33196&PID=1013396&title=help-please#1013396 Author: E&L+1
Subject: 33196
Posted: 02 May 2010 at 11:41am

I found witch hazel great for down below. I'd just tip a bit on a pad before I put it on. It's soothing and has antiseptic qualities.]]> Sun, 02 May 2010 11:41:09 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33196&PID=1013396&title=help-please#1013396 <![CDATA[Help Please.. : Ask your MW for stronger pain...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33196&PID=1013387&title=help-please#1013387 Author: kebakat
Subject: 33196
Posted: 02 May 2010 at 11:33am

Ask your MW for stronger pain killers if its bad. And even get her to check it to make sure you haven't popped a stitch as that can make it hurt more.

Theres a product by naturopharm called milk stop that you could take to try and help with the milk situation.]]> Sun, 02 May 2010 11:33:14 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33196&PID=1013387&title=help-please#1013387 <![CDATA[Help Please.. : I had my son on the 27th april...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33196&PID=1013379&title=help-please#1013379 Author: Bubie
Subject: 33196
Posted: 02 May 2010 at 11:25am

I had my son on the 27th april 2010 and had to get cut down below to allow them to deliver him by vontouse, it get's quite itchy and night and abit stingy and im wondering if anyone can suggest something to help take the pain away, ive tried having a shower and taking panadol but it dosnt work ....?

Also my breast milk has just came in and im not breastfeeding or did i express the colostrum when he was first born, my boobs are so sore and im wondering if anyone can tell me how long it takes for the milk to dry up naturally ? My midwife told me not to touch them at all as it will make more milk. ]]> Sun, 02 May 2010 11:25:00 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=33196&PID=1013379&title=help-please#1013379