And congrats too!!!

I had internal stiched after my daughter as well.  I was advised to take Metamucil or another form of mild laxative for a couple of weeks to help "ease" back into things.

Everyone bleeds differently.  If you are concerned at all I would go back to the hospital or to your doctor and have everything checked out.

Hope everything is going well. Congratulations again.

When you go to the toilet for a bowel movement, always make sure that your knees are up above the hip line, as this can help. Was told this after corrective surgery to my vaginal walls, and having internal stitches.

Leisa

With stitches, the pressure is probably swelling.  Try taking ibuprofen/nurofen.  With bowel movements, is important to try and not put too much pressure on the perineum and therefore your stitches.  It is very important to get enough water and fiber in your diet.  Pears are fantastic fiber and you can get pear juice.  My OB told me to drink pear juice with every meal.  Also, try metamucil in the beginning to get things going. 

For clots, passing clots is normal.  What you want to be aware of is if you have bright red blood or if you see a change in the clots such as a decrease and then an increase.

Well done!
Angela