How to deal with postpartum episiotomy wound pain

Regarding the issue of pain from episiotomy wound after childbirth, I believe this is a problem that many female friends who have just given birth have. So do you know what methods can be used to reduce the pain from episiotomy wound after childbirth for female friends? Below are some methods I have compiled to relieve the pain from episiotomy wound after childbirth for women. All methods have been summarized after many people’s experiments, and I hope they will be helpful to you.

1. Keep the wound dry

It is important for new mothers who have a vaginal delivery using an episiotomy to keep the wound dry. This way, the wound can heal further. Within 3 days after an episiotomy, the hospital will have comprehensive cleaning measures and use disinfectant to wash the new mother's private parts. Three days after an episiotomy during a normal delivery, or after being discharged from the hospital, the new mother should clean her private parts with clean water or lotion every day. If possible, it is best to do it twice a day.

New mothers must keep the local area clean and hygienic, change and wash sanitary utensils and underwear frequently, and expose them to the sun after washing to achieve the purpose of sterilization and disinfection.

In addition, it is recommended that new mothers pat the perineum with tissue paper after going to the toilet or taking a shower to keep the wound dry and clean. When caring for the private parts, new mothers should choose safe hygiene products, change them in time, and keep the private parts dry. When sleeping or lying in bed, it is best to lie on the side without the perineal wound to reduce the chance of lochia flowing into the perineal wound.

2. Avoid using force and do not lift heavy objects

New mothers who have had an episiotomy can usually sit up and eat soon after giving birth. One day after delivery, the new mother can get out of bed and move around lightly 1 to 3 times a day accompanied by the expectant father. However, during this period, new mothers should avoid exerting excessive force, which may increase abdominal pressure and damage private wounds. After 10 days, the new mother can do some light housework to help the body's organs recover normally, but still avoid lifting heavy objects.

According to traditional customs, new mothers who are in confinement after childbirth should “lie down instead of sitting, and sit instead of standing”. Especially for new mothers who give birth naturally through episiotomy, it is best for them to stay in bed. Of course, it is best for new mothers not to use their strength to lift heavy objects or hold their children while standing. In addition, it is recommended that new mothers do not get out of bed suddenly in the first week after delivery, because the blood will suddenly flow completely downward, which can easily cause low-position anemia. Therefore, new mothers should get out of bed slowly. Lifting heavy objects at this time can easily cause uterine prolapse, so new mothers are advised to reduce movements that require abdominal muscle strength. Also, do not strain when defecating to avoid reopening the repaired wound. After the stitches are removed, the wound is not yet firm, so it is best not to exercise too much or make large movements.

3. Pay attention to postpartum sex life

Some new mothers worry that after an episiotomy, the nerves in the vagina will be damaged, and the suture knots will remain in the vagina, causing the vagina to become loose, thus affecting their postpartum sexual life. In fact, episiotomy does not hinder postpartum sexual activity.

However, in order to heal the wound faster, the editor recommends that new mothers avoid postpartum sexual activity within 6 weeks after delivery. Because within 6 weeks after delivery, the tearing wound during delivery will affect the pain of postpartum AA, because the scar after suture is a harder fibrotic tissue compared to the soft private parts of the new mother. Therefore, during sex after childbirth, the pulling on each other can easily cause pain.

If the episiotomy or laceration is smooth and there is no poorly healed scar after repair, there will be no problem. On the contrary, if the wound is in a mess and the doctor does not repair it properly, the scars will be intertwined with each other, and it is very likely to cause pain during postpartum intercourse. Moreover, the lochia after delivery has not yet completely cleared up, and premature sexual intercourse by new mothers can easily cause wound infection. .

After reading the above care and relief methods for postpartum episiotomy wound pain, I believe that female friends who have just given birth should know how to care for themselves to get rid of this pain. Be sure to follow the above methods for care, and also pay attention to getting more rest. It is best to rest in bed for a period of time, do not do physical work, and do not stand for too long.