How to take care of vaginal tear after childbirth

Many women will experience vaginal tears after giving birth. In this case, patients need to deal with it in time and do a good job of local hygiene care. Afterwards, soak in warm water more often and pay attention to observing the wound every day. If the wound becomes infected, seek medical attention in time. This is the only way to effectively avoid the infection causing greater pain to the patient.

1. Soak in warm water frequently

After natural childbirth, when you happily welcome the arrival of the new life and give it meticulous care, don't forget to take care of yourself. You must develop a habit of soaking in warm water frequently, preferably four times a day, fifteen minutes each time. This can help the absorption of sutures (now doctors generally use absorbable sutures that do not need to be removed), and can also promote blood circulation, so that the wound can heal as soon as possible and avoid infection. It should be noted that it is best not to add commercially available cleaning solution when soaking in warm water because it will make the wound too dry and cause peeling, which will make the wound more painful. Generally, if the wound is not infected, just use clean water.

2. Check your wound every day

In addition, it is best to develop the habit of checking the wound every day until two weeks after delivery. You can check it yourself with a mirror or ask your husband to help observe it. If the wound is red, swollen, cracked, bleeding, pus, or has a fever, it is best to seek medical attention as soon as possible. In addition, pain in the perineal wound after delivery is a normal phenomenon, and the degree of pain varies depending on individual physical condition. Generally, the pain will gradually subside within one to two weeks after delivery. However, if the pain in the wound becomes more and more severe, you should see a doctor to check whether the wound is infected.

3. Seek medical attention as soon as possible if wound infection occurs

According to folk customs, it is taboo to go out during the confinement period. However, if a wound becomes infected and medical treatment is not sought promptly, it may lead to necrotizing fasciitis or the spread of bacteria throughout the body, causing sepsis and even death. It must not be neglected.