Pregnancy and childbirth can cause discomfort or pain in the perineum, pelvis and abdomen.
Postural changes that occur naturally during pregnancy can lead to pain in the lower back, lower abdomen or at the symphysis pubis (the junction between the left and right sides of the pubis). Changing positions, such as getting up, sitting down, or turning over in bed, can be difficult and painful.>
After childbirth, it is possible to feel pain in the vulva that makes sitting uncomfortable. These pains are generally increased by the evacuation of stools and sexual relations. They occur more often during childbirth if there has been any tearing or an incision (episiotomy), when the pushing time is longer or because of the size of the baby.
The scar after a tear, episiotomy or caesarean can also be painful if it is stiff and does not move well due to tissue adhesion.