Keep in mind that in addition to infection, there are other complications that can occur after an episiotomy—some of which can be serious. If you have any unusual or concerning symptoms, or even if you just have questions about aftercare, don't hesitate to contact your healthcare provider.
Get it free when you sign up for our newsletter. Kettle, C. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews. National Library of Medicine. Episiotomy after care. Updated April 18, Rev Bras Enferm. Frohlich J, Kettle C. Perineal care. BMJ Clin Evid. Published Mar Steen M, Cummins B. How to repair an episiotomy. Nurs Stand. Your Privacy Rights. To change or withdraw your consent choices for VerywellFamily. At any time, you can update your settings through the "EU Privacy" link at the bottom of any page.
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Read more about our editorial review process. Episiotomy care and recovery. Read time 5 minutes. Email Post Tweet Post. Once any bleeding or discharge has settled, it may be helpful to leave your underwear off overnight in order to allow some air to circulate. However, if you experience any problems, or are concerned, you should see your healthcare professional. Granulation tissue can sometimes be treated in a perineal or gynaecology clinic with a painless procedure using silver nitrate.
Having experienced wound breakdown once, does not make it any more likely to happen with further vaginal births. If you have any concerns in any future pregnancies, discuss these with your healthcare professional, so that you can make a birth plan that you are comfortable with. We would like to understand how people are using this resource to help ensure it is relevant and useful. To give us your feedback, please complete our short survey. This will prevent constipation. Eating lots of fiber will also help.
Your health care provider can suggest foods with plenty of fiber. Do Kegel exercises. Squeeze the muscles that you use to hold in urine for 5 minutes. Do this 10 times a day throughout the day. Perineal laceration - aftercare; Vaginal birth perineal tear - aftercare; Postpartum care - episiotomy - aftercare; Labor - episiotomy aftercare; Vaginal delivery - episiotomy aftercare.
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