How long does it take for stitches after childbirth to heal?

Most women will choose natural birth when giving birth, because it is not only good for women's health but also for the baby. Some pregnant women cannot give birth naturally due to physical or fetal reasons, and can only have a caesarean section at this time. The size of the baby will also be an important factor in whether a woman can give birth naturally. Some women will have episiotomy during natural childbirth. How long will it take for the stitches to heal?

1. During a normal delivery, the incision is not large, and there is no need to remove the stitches after delivery. Instead, the stitches will gradually fall off on their own. However, you must pay attention to local flushing to prevent bacterial and viral infection. Scientific research shows that the stitches can fall off completely within thirty days after delivery. If the stitches still do not fall off, you can wait another week. If the line of defense continues to not fall off, you can go to the hospital for a postpartum review, or carry out related removal work.

2. Generally speaking, the sutures from a normal delivery will take about one to two months to be slowly absorbed and fully recovered. However, there are many things to pay attention to in life that will affect the absorption of sutures, such as eating habits, exercise, etc., so there are many things to pay attention to in life.

3. During the process of normal delivery, the wound must be kept clean and dry. Within three days after the operation, the hospital will have complete economic measures and will use a disinfectant cleaning solution to flush the vulva. After discharge, the mother needs to clean the vulva with clean water or cleaning solution every day. If conditions permit, she can wash it once or twice a day. In addition, she must pay attention to hygiene during menstruation, use safer and more effective sanitary napkins, avoid using unclean sanitary napkins, and prevent bacterial and viral infections.

From the above information, we have learned that women have many precautions to pay attention to after having stitches after giving birth, and they must strengthen nursing measures and develop good living habits. If other physical discomfort occurs after giving birth, they should consult a professional doctor in time. Do not seek medical treatment or take drugs at will. Especially mothers who breastfeed must pay attention. Excessive use of drugs may have a series of effects on the health of the child.