I am a new mom (just 3wks) and just found out i have a fistula, thanks to the normal symptoms of gas and poop,leaking from my vagina. I went back to my obgyn, and everyone thinks i am crazy, and that i shouldnt be worried. i have been put on antibiotics and told to come back in 12wks if it hasnt healed. do fistulas heal themselves? i was also told to do 6 sitz baths a day... i am a single mom living alone with a breastfeeding newborn...how is that remotely possible? I need advice from anyone who developed a fistula via obsectrics...i feel so scared and alone!

Hi I hope you read the links I gave you, and maybe Jan has some that she can pass along pertaining to your situation.
Yes, sitz baths are important. Do as many as you can, maybe one in the morning, afternoon, and nighttime.
I'm sure you are exhausted! Just take it one day at a time. Good luck