Why does vaginal tearing occur during childbirth?

Ten months of pregnancy and one day of delivery. In order to reproduce the human race and pass on civilization, female friends have made great contributions to mankind. In ancient times, giving birth for women was described as a trip to the gates of hell. In ancient times, when medical conditions were poor, this description was not an exaggeration. Even with the advancement of medical technology today, some unexpected situations are still inevitable when women give birth. Even with a normal birth, vaginal tearing can still occur.

Normal delivery refers to the natural delivery of the fetus through the birth canal. However, the delivery of the fetus requires a difficult "journey". Not only does the mother have to "struggle" on her own, but she also needs the "help" of her mother. Therefore, various birth injuries are inevitable.

Generally, the more common ones are skull fractures and skull hematomas. Because as long as the fetus's head can come out, the delivery of the body will not be a problem, so the head is subjected to the greatest pressure when passing through the birth canal and stays in the birth canal the longest time. The shape of the head of a newborn baby is, to put it simply, crooked and uneven, with a pointed head first. In this case, skull fractures and cephalic hematomas are inevitable.

The characteristic of cranial hematoma is that the range of hematoma does not exceed the range of skull. For example, if it is cranial hematoma on the top of the head, the hematoma does not exceed the range of parietal bone. When taking an X-ray of the skull, a skull fracture may sometimes be found; conversely, a skull fracture will inevitably result in a hematoma. In addition to external pressure, the cause of hematoma is that the blood vessels of newborns are relatively fragile and easily damaged by external pressure.

Generally, if there is a vaginal tear during a normal delivery, the doctor will suture it and then you just need to pay attention to disinfection and hygiene at home. A normal perineal wound will heal in about 5-7 days. Generally, when you are discharged from the hospital, the doctor will prescribe some topical medication for you to take home and clean your wound. If no medication is prescribed, you can ask your doctor. The specific recommended medication concentration is also safer when used under the guidance of a doctor.

How long will it take for a vaginal tear to heal after childbirth? Natural childbirth will cause some changes or damage to the cervix and vaginal tissues, but such wounds usually heal on their own after childbirth. On the contrary, if the vaginal tear is caused by labor progressing too quickly or improper force during the waiting period, it often has to be sutured with the help of surgical repair to avoid delaying the recovery time.

Therefore, in order to avoid large and difficult-to-treat perineal lacerations in parturients, obstetricians or midwives will usually perform an episiotomy to help the fetus be born smoothly. Because the perineum and vagina are rich in blood vessels, the wound at the incision can heal completely in about 3 to 4 weeks.

From the above content, we can objectively and comprehensively understand the causes and treatments of vaginal tearing during normal delivery. During the childbirth process, the mother pays a heavy price. Therefore, once a mother suffers vaginal tear during childbirth, in order to relieve the mother from greater pain, her family must cooperate with medical staff for effective treatment and strive for a speedy recovery.