How to care for episiotomy wound pictures

Many mothers who choose natural childbirth have episiotomy wounds. So how should the wound be cared for after giving birth? What issues should be paid attention to? After an episiotomy during a natural childbirth, pregnant women should take good care of the episiotomy wound to avoid wound infection and damage to their health. You may need to pay attention to the following matters:

1. Keep the private parts clean, wash sanitary pads frequently, prevent postpartum lochia from soaking the wound, and prevent infection. You can wipe the private parts from front to back with disinfectant cotton every day. Keep the wound clean and dry. The hospital will have comprehensive cleaning measures within 3 days after the operation, and the private parts should be cleaned with a lotion with disinfectant effect. After hospitalization, pregnant women are required to wash their vulva with cold water or lotion every day. It is best to do it twice a day if possible. Use safe daily necessities. Change underwear and sanitary napkins in time to keep the private parts clean and dry.

2. Get out of bed and move around before giving birth, eat more fresh fruits and vegetables, drink more fish head soup, pig trotter soup, etc., to avoid cracking of the perineum wound after the stitches are removed;

3. Maintain smooth bowel movements. When constipation occurs, do not hold your breath or strain. You can use enema to help lubricate the intestines; wash after going to the toilet. Pregnant women should clean the perineum with tap water after going to the toilet, and wipe it with a handkerchief, then wipe it back to the back to prevent bacterial infection.

4. In the few days after the stitches are removed, avoid squatting. When defecating, you should first retract the perineum and buttocks before sitting on the toilet to prevent the perineum wound from cracking;

5. Pregnant women should pay attention to the wound condition in the first few days. If the wound is painful within 1-2 hours after the operation and becomes more and more severe, it is likely that an abscess has occurred. You should immediately apply compound golden flower oil to the private parts and the wound inside and outside the vagina several times to quickly reduce the swelling.

6. Do not lift any heavy objects within one month after giving birth. There is no need to lift anything, do any energy-consuming housework or exercise within one month after giving birth. Too much physical activity too early and too hard may cause damage to the pelvic tissue and even lead to uterine prolapse in the elderly. During normal sleep or lying in bed, it is best to sleep on the side without perineal wound to reduce the chance of lochia entering the perineal wound.

7. Avoid sexual intercourse within 6 weeks after giving birth;

8. After the wound is repaired, if there is pain, lumps, pustules or the sutures are not absorbed, you should use detoxifying ointment in time to help remove the knots and deeply reduce inflammation.