Women who give birth vaginally not only face the pain of labor but may also need an episiotomy to help deliver the baby. After this procedure, it might seem that the exhaustion and pain are over. However, many new mothers face the issue of their episiotomy stitches opening, requiring them to return to the hospital for treatment.

Postpartum wound infection is a condition that occurs after cesarean or vaginal delivery at the site of the surgical incision or perineal laceration. Therefore, to minimize the risk of complications from wound infection after delivery, the following article will provide guidance for mothers on self-care after both vaginal and cesarean births.