Normal episiotomy wound picture

The body of a woman with an episiotomy wound after childbirth is at risk of infection, so the pregnant woman's family must be there to take good care of her. Caesarean section is a surgical delivery method adopted after the development of science and technology. There will be a wound after childbirth. So how long will it take for the surgical wound left by the pregnant woman after childbirth to heal as before?

How long does it take for an episiotomy wound to heal?

In fact, the episiotomy wound is the same as the cesarean section wound. The skin of the episiotomy wound usually heals quickly. Generally, the skin of the episiotomy wound can heal in 3 days. However, it will take several months for the subcutaneous tissue and muscles to heal and grow again with the surrounding tissues and become as soft as other tissues. Of course, if the medical care is not good and the wound is infected, the healing time will be relatively prolonged. In severe cases, the wound may even be unable to heal. Therefore, it is very important for new mothers to take good care of the episiotomy wound.

How to care for episiotomy wound?

1. After giving birth, you must drink more water, eat more fruits, and as for soup, you can have some fish head soup, etc. Eat less spicy food, which is not good for the healing of the wound.

2. Pay attention to hygiene during the menstrual period and change sanitary napkins frequently to prevent inflammation. Disinfect the wound every day and be careful during disinfection.

3. Get out of bed as soon as possible after giving birth. Be careful not to squat hard within a few days after the stitches are removed. When defecating, you should first retract the perineum and buttocks before sitting on the toilet to prevent the perineum wound from cracking. When sitting, the center of gravity of the body should be tilted to the right to prevent the wound from being stressed and causing the wound skin to separate. Avoid falling or excessive external rotation of the thigh roots to cause the wound to crack again. It is not advisable to be hospitalized on the day the stitches are removed, because wound cracking often occurs on the day of surgery.

4. Prevent abscesses from forming in the wound. If the wound is still painful, it may be an abscess. It is best to ask a doctor to apply some medicine to treat it and reduce the swelling quickly.