Pouring warm water over the outer area of your vagina as you pee may also help ease the discomfort. You may find squatting over the toilet, rather than sitting on it, reduces the stinging sensation when peeing. When you're pooing, you may find it useful to place a clean pad on the cut and press gently.
This can help relieve pressure on the cut. When wiping your bottom, make sure you wipe gently from front to back. This will help prevent bacteria in your anus infecting the cut and surrounding tissue.
If you find pooing is particularly painful, taking laxatives may help. This type of medicine is usually used to treat constipation and makes poo softer and easier to pass. For more information, read about treating constipation.
There are no rules about when to start having sex again after you've given birth. In the weeks after giving birth, many women feel sore as well as tired, whether they've had an episiotomy or not. Do not rush into it. If sex hurts, it will not be pleasurable. If you've had a tear or an episiotomy, pain during sex is very common in the first few months. If penetration is painful, say so. If you pretend everything is OK when it is not, you may start to see sex as a nuisance rather than a pleasure, which will not help you or your partner.
You can still be close without having penetration — for example, through mutual masturbation. Pain can sometimes be linked to vaginal dryness.
You can try using a water-based lubricant available from pharmacies to help. Do not use an oil-based lubricant, such as Vaseline or moisturising lotion, as this can irritate the vagina and damage latex condoms or diaphragms.
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Will I need stitches? Why might I need stitches after giving birth? You'll also need stitches if you have a Caesarean. An episiotomy is a surgical incision made in the area between the vagina and anus perineum. It is used to enlarge the vaginal opening before delivery. After the baby is delivered, stitches are used to close the incision as well as repair any tears. Taking good care of your episiotomy stitches during your postpartum recovery will minimize the risk of infection and can help manage pain.
Here are a few things you should know about caring for episiotomy stitches, as well as signs of infection to be on the lookout for as you heal. After an episiotomy is performed, your doctor or midwife will repair the perineum by stitching the wound closed. The stitches are often black but can be other colors or be clear.
You will probably be able to see them if you look at the area between your vulva and anus. Dissolvable sutures also called absorbable sutures are typically used for an episiotomy.
You don't have to return to the hospital to have them removed, and there are rarely any complications associated with their use. Episiotomy stitches usually start to dissolve within a few days, and are gone after a week or two. You may notice pieces of the stitches appearing as little black specks left behind on the toilet paper when you wipe yourself. Once you return home from the hospital, you will likely feel tenderness in the area of your perineum.
There may be a persistent pain or throbbing sensation, or you may feel an occasional tug or jab. You can often reduce this discomfort by using a covered ice pack for the first day or two—especially if the wound is still swollen and red. The skin in this area is sensitive.
Some new moms prefer soaking a large sanitary napkin in witch hazel, freezing it, and then applying it to their underwear to provide comfort. The most important thing is to keep your perineum clean. Starting as soon as you get home, use a squirt bottle filled with warm water to cleanse the area every time you use the bathroom. Pat the area dry rather than wiping to prevent tugging the stitches.
There are things you can do to make pooing more comfortable. Put a clean pad at the side of your wound and press gently as you poo. This can take some of the pressure off the wound. Try not to get constipated. Drink lots of water.
Eat foods that are rich in fibre. These include vegetables, fruit, wholegrain oats, wholegrain bread and pasta. Taking a laxative might help. Laxatives are medicines used to treat constipation. Laxatives can soften the poo, making it easier to pass.
There are no strict guidelines about when to start having sex again after giving birth. Some experts feel it is a good idea to wait until your bleeding has stopped, to reduce the risk of infection. Remember, it is possible to become pregnant again soon after giving birth. If this is not what you want, talk to your GP about contraception. Most women find that the first time they have sex after an episiotomy is uncomfortable.
If you try to have sex before the episiotomy or any other tears have healed, it can be very painful. This is quite normal. The pain will improve with time. Tell your partner how you feel. If sex is uncomfortable, let them know. If you are breastfeeding, your vagina may feel drier than usual. This can make sex uncomfortable or even painful. Your sex drive may be lower because of hormonal changes. Trying different positions can sometimes help reduce the discomfort you feel.
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