Hi everyone

I've got 2 fissures as a result of severe constipation in early pregnancy.

I've realised my pelvic floor is contributing massively towards my fissures not healing.

When I sit on the toilet I use a stool, lean forward and breathe out through my mouth, but I'm struggling to relax my muscles, resulting in only a small amount of stool coming out.

The fissures have created a negative connection with going to the toilet, and I'm afraid of the pain and seeing blood.

How can I work to sort this out? I realise I might be limited during pregnancy but any advice would help.

Thanks

Hi there, if you have access to see a pelvic physical therapist then I strongly advise going that route. Fissures cause the muscles to go into spasm, so you also need to see a specialist who can prescribe an ointment to help with that.

In the meantime perhaps a warm sitz bath before a BM could prove helpful.