After birth peeing pain

Shay

I gave birth naturally 4 days ago and tore a little inside the vagina - mended with stitches - and now it burns to pee. It hurt the first day of course, but was much better days 2 and 3, and now I dread using the bathroom because I know it will hurt. Is this normal? Maybe because there is additional tearing? Maybe a bladder infection?

I’ve also had problems controlling my bladder. The day I gave birth, I expected it. On day 4, I didn’t expect to completely pee myself when it didn’t feel like I really had to go that bad. Did anyone else have similar issues several days after giving birth? I’m aware kegel exercises can help with pelvic floor control, but it just hurts too bad to do them right now!

Should I be calling my doctor about any of this?

I’m a first time mom, so my worrying might be baseless, but any thoughts, opinions, suggestions, or recommendations are welcome!

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