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The article was professionally consulted by Specialist Doctor I Pham Thi Yen - Specializing in Obstetrics and Gynecology - Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology - Vinmec Hai Phong International General HospitalIncision and episiotomy after childbirth are important steps in the labor process of women. Many women wonder what kind of episiotomy only is, how long does it take to absorb the perineal self-dissolving or how to take care of the perineal stitches after giving birth?... To answer questions Hey ladies, please refer to the following article.
1. What kind of self-dissolving perineal suture?
Self-dissolving perineal suture is a type of perineal suture for pregnant women after giving birth, which will disappear on its own, not having to take the time to remove the thread, which takes time and creates pain for the mother.
Postpartum perineal stitches vaginally is a simple, quick and gentle obstetric procedure. The perineal stitching time will take about 15-20 minutes, long or short depending on the depth and width of the incision as well as the skill of the doctor or midwife.
Khâu tầng sinh môn tạo sự thuận lợi cho mẹ bầu khi sinh nở
2. How long does it take to absorb only the perineum?
After the perineal stitches are done, the incisions will need time to heal and heal. During this time, about 70-80% of mothers will experience a general condition of mild pain and discomfort.
Normally, it will take about 7-14 days for women to stop feeling uncomfortable and after 1 month, they will fully recover, this depends on each person's location. In addition, mothers do not need to worry about having to go to the hospital to have sutures removed because they have used self-dissolving threads during the perineal stitching process.
How long after giving birth the perineal stitches will disappear depends on the post-operative care at home. If the right care is prescribed by the doctor and the mother's immune health is good, the uterus will recover very quickly and only the perineum will dissolve. Therefore, mothers need to follow the doctor's instructions and have regular check-ups to ensure good health.
A doctor's note for mothers is absolutely not to abuse and use pain relievers indiscriminately without a doctor's prescription because this can cause unwanted effects.
Sau khi khâu tầng sinh môn, mẹ bầu cần được chăm sóc cẩn thận để tránh rách vết khâu
3. How to take care of the perineal stitch
In order for the perineal stitches after childbirth to be quickly restored, and to ensure good health for the mother, the care of the perineal stitches is extremely important that mothers need to pay attention to.
Mothers need to keep the perineal area clean and dry. Note when cleaning the private area, pour warm water slowly between the legs, wash gently about 3 times a day, then dry gently. Make sure tampons don't rub on your perineal stitches and change them often. When having a bowel movement or defecation, gently place a clean, soft tissue over the perineal suture to avoid stinging or irritation. Mothers should use disposable underwear or cotton underwear that is comfortable, breathable. Eating a lot of vegetables, fruits, green vegetables high in fiber, and keeping the body hydrated will help mothers reduce the risk of constipation after giving birth. After suturing the perineum, walking in the beginning will be difficult and painful. But you should try to walk gently, because this will help blood circulation, the wound will be less swollen. Mothers should do pelvic floor exercises as often as possible, as this will increase blood flow to the perineal area and stimulate skin healing. You can try using ice wrapped in a sheet, but only for a few minutes at a time. This remedy helps reduce swelling and it can also reduce the amount of blood to the stitched area if you apply it for too long. In addition, mothers should note that they should not have sexual intercourse for about 1 month until the perineal stitches heal completely. If the perineal stitches are not well taken care of, they will easily become infected and cause many dangerous complications, adversely affecting the health of the mother. Therefore, you should go to a medical facility for a postpartum checkup with an obstetrician and gynecologist for advice on how to take care of your body after giving birth, how to reduce pain in the perineal stitch, thereby getting good health. the best, can soon take care of the baby.
To protect the health of mother and baby comprehensively before and after birth, Vinmec provides a full Maternity service. With this service package, after a vaginal birth, the mother will be numbed with nerve anesthesia to reduce pain at the perineal stitches. In addition, Vinmec is implementing cold plasma services to help wounds heal quickly, especially perineal stitches, to avoid swelling, redness, and infection. The stitches will be dry, flat, the edges will be beautiful, with little pain, no bruising, no convexity, helping to improve the aesthetics of the stitches after healing.
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