Getting over an episiotomy
March 3, 2009
Getting pregnant can be the most wonderful of all experiences for a woman. Then the wait of nine months is gifted with your precious bundle of joy. It can be quite a moment. However, sometimes, some complications do occur at the time of birth. One of them is episiotomy, not so much of a complication, it is something that usually women go through during birth.
What is an episiotomy?
Usually, a tear happens at the time of labour. When your skin or tissues or the muscles of your perineum and vagina are damaged, you get a tear. This tear can be very slight or even a deep laceration. The tear can result from the baby pushing her head through when she is being born.
Although it does not sound very good, it actually is normal and the perineum is quite stretchable and it can also heal rapidly.
If the tear does not happen naturally, and if the mother is too tired to push anymore or if the baby happens to be in distress, then doctors opt for an episiotomy.
Although most doctors will wait for the tear to happen naturally, it has to be done if the need arises. You might end up feeling very sore after the birth.
You can do some things to soothe yourself and keep some discomfort at bay.
Some precautions and remedies
You can sit on some cold pads for some time at regular intervals so that you can ease up the discomfort. When you sit, always keep a cushion to prevent any discomfort. Maternity pads that are thick also help out here.
When you visit the bathroom, hold a pad over your wound. This will help you feeling as if your stitches might come off, although they will not come off. As you are peeing, pour some warm water over the perineum.
You can expect the discomfort to be there for at least five weeks, so do not fret.
If you are worried about something then visit your doctor.
You should always remember to keep the area dry and clean. Always use only warm water without any soap to clean.
Some exercises of the pelvic floor will also be helpful to tone up those muscles.
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