How to heal episiotomy wound quickly

Episiotomy is a method of cesarean section, which is mainly used to avoid wound rupture in the parturient and will not affect the sleeping position of the pregnant woman. If you want the postpartum episiotomy wound to heal quickly, you must first pay attention to wound care, then clean the vulva with disinfectant, and then if conditions permit, clean and rinse the vulva to avoid bacterial infection. You also need to avoid lifting heavy objects to avoid damage to the pelvic floor tissue.

How to heal the episiotomy wound quickly after childbirth

Episiotomy is a minimally invasive surgery and the wound will basically heal within 3 days after the operation. The episiotomy technology has become very mature and will not cause any sequelae to the mother. In addition, the surgery is performed under anesthesia, so there is no need to worry about pain. Especially now with the advancement of science and technology, most hospitals choose to use absorbable sutures to suture wounds, thus avoiding the pain of removing sutures after surgery.

Note: Keep the wound clean and dry. The hospital will have complete cleaning measures within 3 days after the operation and clean the vulva with disinfectant. After 3 days or discharge from the hospital, the mother needs to clean the vulva with clean water or lotion every day. If conditions permit, it is best to clean it twice a day. At the same time, choose safe sanitary products, replace them in time, and keep the vulva dry.

Flushing after going to the toilet: Mothers should rinse the perineum with water after urinating or defecating to avoid bacterial infection. Do not lift heavy objects. Do not lift heavy objects, or do any strenuous housework or exercise within one month after delivery. Any physical activity that is too early or too strenuous may cause damage to the pelvic floor tissue.

How to heal the wound of episiotomy during normal delivery quickly

The episiotomy wound caused by normal delivery must be well cared for, otherwise it is easy to cause wound infection and endanger the health of the mother. If you want to breastfeed, it is generally not recommended to use medication. Now we will teach you how to better care for the episiotomy wound caused by normal delivery.

1. After childbirth, you should eat more high-fiber foods, drink more water, eat more fresh vegetables and fruits, drink more fish soup and pig's trotter soup, and avoid eating too much meat, spicy and stimulating foods, and foods that are difficult to digest, so as to avoid constipation.

2. Change sanitary napkins and maternity napkins frequently to keep the vulva clean to avoid wound infection and prevent lochia from soaking the wound, which is not conducive to wound recovery. Disinfect the wound every day. After defecation, it is best to wipe the vulva from front to back with disinfected cotton.

3. Get out of bed early after delivery. Be careful not to squat hard within a few days after the stitches are removed. When defecating, first retract the perineum and buttocks before sitting on the toilet to prevent the perineum wound from dehiscence. When sitting, the center of gravity of the body should be tilted to the right to avoid pressure on the wound that may cause the incision epidermis to shift. Avoid falling or excessive abduction of the thighs that may cause the wound to dehiscence again. It is not advisable to be discharged from the hospital on the day the stitches are removed, as wound dehiscence often occurs on the day of stitches removal.

4. Avoid hematoma in the wound. If the wound is still painful, it may be a hematoma. It is best to ask the doctor to prescribe some medication to reduce swelling and relieve pain.

5. Do not lift heavy objects: During the confinement period, do not lift heavy objects, do not do strenuous housework or exercise.

6. It is not recommended to have sex within six weeks after delivery.

7. After the wound heals, if pain, nodules, abscesses or unabsorbed sutures occur, use detoxifying ointment to help remove the thread ends and deeply reduce inflammation.