What to do if you have vaginal pain after childbirth

After a woman gives birth naturally, the doctor will tell her that she may continue to feel discomfort in the vagina for a period of time, mainly pain. For many women, the pain level ranges from "bearable" to "unbearable", which is very uncomfortable and has a serious impact on their normal life. They are very concerned about solutions. So, what should you do if you have vaginal pain after childbirth? Let’s take a closer look below.

Regular bathing or washing of the genitals with salt water or diluted tea tree oil (about 10 drops per bath) can help to recover sooner. Use warm water to gently clean the sutured area of ​​the vaginal wound 2 to 3 times a day. Dry your genitals gently after washing, and if possible, do not wear underwear.

??Unless the temperature around you is very low, you should not use a hair dryer to dry your genitals - some people use ice packs or medicines first, and then use a hair dryer that is too hot or too close, which is not good for your health. Fan it with a fan or a medium-sized magazine to help it dry better.

??If you feel pain or itching at the sutures of your wound, you can try dissolving a teaspoon of sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) in warm water and taking a sitz bath after urinating.

??Lean forward when urinating (try to reach the floor with your hands) to reduce the irritation of urine on the sutures of the wound.

??Don’t skimp on buying soft, high-quality toilet paper.

??During the first few days after delivery, you can use a sanitary napkin or rolled up toilet paper to support the perineum when defecating, so that you will feel more comfortable.

??Eat more fiber-rich foods, drink plenty of water, and avoid constipation.

??Don’t use rubber toilet seats, as that will cause blood to pool around the genitals, creating greater pressure.

??Roll up a towel and sit on it, placing a pillow under each hip.

??Fill a condom with water, freeze it, and then place it near the vulva to make it explode and impact the affected area, which can have an analgesic and anti-inflammatory effect.

??Apply salt mud paste to the affected area.

??Ask your doctor to prescribe some anti-inflammatory or analgesic drugs that will not affect breast milk.

??Vitamin C can speed up wound healing. Take as directed by your naturopath or midwife, or as directed on the bottle.

??Pelvic floor muscle exercises will stimulate blood circulation in the vagina and promote the wound healing process. After the first few times of doing gymnastics, your vaginal muscles will feel tired or trembling, and you may also feel numbness. But practice as much as possible, as early as possible.

??If the urethra is inflamed, using alkaline powder can quickly treat it to prevent urine from irritating the wound.

The above is an introduction to what to do if you have vaginal pain after childbirth. I hope it will be helpful to women. There are many ways to solve postpartum vaginal pain. You can improve it according to these measures. The effects are quite good and you can try them. Since many women's wounds are not completely healed after childbirth, infection may occur. Once discovered, they should go to a regular hospital for treatment.