How long can I sit after episiotomy?

Episiotomy mainly refers to the process in which the doctor makes an incision in her vagina during the delivery process to allow the baby to be born better. Therefore, after the delivery, the doctor will suture the episiotomy wound of the woman to allow the wound to heal better. However, women will feel very painful right after an episiotomy, because the episiotomy is mainly around the vagina and it is very difficult to heal. How long will it take for a woman with an episiotomy to be able to sit normally?

How long will it take for the wound to heal after a normal delivery?

The episiotomy wound will be uncomfortable for 1-2 weeks after the operation, but it will be much more comfortable afterwards.

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. Sexual intercourse is not recommended 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.