It's also thought to be safe to take ibuprofen while you're breastfeeding, but check with your doctor first. Aspirin is not recommended as it can be passed on to your baby through your breast milk.
Your midwife will advise you if you're not sure what painkillers to take. It may be necessary to treat severe pain with stronger prescription-only painkillers, such as codeine. However, prescription-only medicine may affect your ability to breastfeed safely. Your GP or midwife can advise you about this. Exposing the stitches to fresh air can help the healing process. Taking off your underwear and lying on a towel on your bed for around 10 minutes once or twice a day may help.
It's unusual for pain after an episiotomy to last longer than 2 to 3 weeks. If the pain lasts longer than this, speak to a doctor, health visitor, or another health professional. Keep the cut and the surrounding area clean to prevent infection. After going to the toilet, pour warm water over your vaginal area to rinse it. Pouring warm water over the outer area of your vagina as you pee may also help ease the discomfort. You may find squatting over the toilet, rather than sitting on it, reduces the stinging sensation when peeing.
When you're pooing, you may find it useful to place a clean pad on the cut and press gently. This can help relieve pressure on the cut. When wiping your bottom, make sure you wipe gently from front to back. This will help prevent bacteria in your anus infecting the cut and surrounding tissue.
If you find pooing is particularly painful, taking laxatives may help. This type of medicine is usually used to treat constipation and makes poo softer and easier to pass. Episiotomy after care.
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You may notice pieces of the stitches on your sanitary pad or on toilet paper. This is normal. Recovery can be uncomfortable. The amount of pain you have depends on how deep and long the incision is. You may have pain when you sit, walk, urinate, or have bowel movements.
If you get enough fibre and fluids and use stool softeners or laxatives, you may have less pain during bowel movements. Using ice packs or sitting in warm water a sitz bath several times a day may also help with pain. Most women say they have less pain or discomfort after the first week. Most episiotomies heal in 3 weeks. But it may take longer. This care sheet gives you a general idea about how long it will take for you to recover.
But each person recovers at a different pace. Follow the steps below to get better as quickly as possible. Follow-up care is a key part of your treatment and safety. Be sure to make and go to all appointments, and call your doctor or nurse call line if you are having problems. It's also a good idea to know your test results and keep a list of the medicines you take.
Call anytime you think you may need emergency care. For example, call if:. Call your doctor or nurse call line now or seek immediate medical care if:. Watch closely for changes in your health, and be sure to contact your doctor if:.
This herbal remedy is thought to encourage wound healing and reduce bruising. There is no conclusive scientific evidence to prove that it works. It is normal to bleed for up to 6 weeks after the birth. Never use tampons. Tampons can introduce infection into the area. Use plain warm water to clean your perineum. Clean it gently and avoid rubbing it. There is no scientific evidence that using witch hazel or salt speeds up wound healing.
But if you find them soothing to use, there is no harm in using them. Wear underwear that is made from a breathable material like cotton. Wear loose comfy clothes. Tight clothes can be uncomfortable while you are healing. This is especially important if there are young children in your home. They might have an infection, such as Group A strep, that you can pass to your wound. This can be very serious if it gets into the blood stream.
Wash your perineum after every time you go to the toilet. Pour warm water over your vaginal area after you have been to the toilet. Pouring warm water over your outer vagina as you pee can also help stop the urine stinging. When you are on the toilet for a pee, lean forward towards your knees. This helps direct your urine away from your wound. It is normal to feel worried about your stitches when you poo. There are things you can do to make pooing more comfortable.
Put a clean pad at the side of your wound and press gently as you poo. This can take some of the pressure off the wound.
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