Gave birth about 12 hours ago - have not passed motion yet. How painful is it going to be? Had a natural tear which required stitches.

First of all, congratulations new mummy! I had a natural tear too, and my son was 4.3kg when he popped out so you could imagine my fear to go to the toilet. I only pooped towards on the 2nd day but only after the nurse said that she would have to stick medicine up in me to make me go if I don't