How long does it take to recover from a postpartum tear?

It is very common for pregnant women to have vaginal tears during childbirth. Pregnant women and their relatives do not need to be too nervous or worried. After childbirth, the doctor will suture or treat it according to the situation. The recovery time of postpartum tear is generally one or two months, and the specific recovery time needs to be judged based on the condition of the mother.

How long does it take for a postpartum tear to heal?

The vaginal opening after a normal delivery may recover more slowly due to episiotomy, and it will generally recover completely in one or two months. You need to stay in bed for 14 days after a normal delivery. Except for eating and going to the toilet, it is best to stay in bed for the rest of the time, which is conducive to wound recovery and uterine contraction. Try to rest as much as possible, but don't catch a cold, otherwise it will leave a root cause for headaches and joint pain in the future. Try to hold the baby as little as possible during the confinement period, neither sitting nor standing. Do not eat ginseng and leeks, otherwise your milk will stop flowing. You need proper nutrition.

1. Always pay attention to wounds

Mothers must pay attention to the condition of their wounds. If any abnormal conditions occur, such as redness, swelling, or cracking, they must seek medical attention immediately. Do not ignore it. If small pustules appear, they must go to the hospital for examination.

2. Keep warm

During the confinement period, you should pay attention to keeping warm and avoid catching a cold. The indoor temperature is 25-26, and the humidity is 50%-60%. Pay special attention not to blow air directly into the air conditioner. In addition, avoid contact with cold water during the confinement period. In late autumn, add clothes in time and try to wear long-sleeved shirts and long pants. If you catch a cold during the confinement period, it will affect the mother's physical recovery and make her prone to rheumatism and other postpartum diseases.

3. Combine work and rest

After giving birth, you must pay attention to the combination of work and rest. Don’t lie in bed all day to rest. Getting out of bed and walking around appropriately is very beneficial to your body’s recovery, but don’t do it for too long because you are still very weak.

What to do if the postpartum laceration does not heal well

1. Always pay attention to wounds

Mothers must pay attention to the condition of their wounds. If any abnormal conditions occur, such as redness, swelling, or cracking, they must seek medical attention immediately. Do not ignore it. If small pustules appear, they must go to the hospital for examination.

2. Keep warm

During the confinement period, you should pay attention to keeping warm and avoid catching a cold. The indoor temperature is 25-26, and the humidity is 50%-60%. Pay special attention not to blow air directly into the air conditioner. In addition, avoid contact with cold water during the confinement period. In late autumn, add clothes in time and try to wear long-sleeved shirts and long pants. If you catch a cold during the confinement period, it will affect the mother's physical recovery and make her prone to rheumatism and other postpartum diseases.

3. Combine work and rest

After giving birth, you must pay attention to the combination of work and rest. Don’t lie in bed all day to rest. Getting out of bed and walking around appropriately is very beneficial to your body’s recovery, but don’t do it for too long because you are still very weak.

4. Adjust your diet

Taboo foods after normal delivery include: leeks, peppers, barley products, acidic foods, etc. These are foods that can cause milk to dry up. During the confinement period, you should eat more fruits and vegetables every day to help your body recover quickly.