What is a Periurethral tear?
Periurethral tears. These are tears that are around your urethra, or the opening where urine comes out. These usually only need to be sutured (or stitched up) if they are bleeding, otherwise they often heal well on their own.
How do you classify vaginal tears?
How serious are vaginal tears?
- First-degree tear: The least severe of tears, this small injury involves the first layer of tissue around the vagina and perineal area.
- Second-degree tear: This second level of this injury is actually the most commonly seen tear during childbirth.
How do I know if my 2nd degree tear is infected?
Signs of infection include:
- pain that gets worse over time.
- bad-smelling discharge from the stitches or vaginal area.
- swelling, tenderness, or warmth around your stitches.
- feeling tired, unwell, or weak.
- fever.
How long does it take a labial tear to heal?
Tears can heal within 7 to 10 days with appropriate treatment. However, you can be sore for a few weeks afterward. Depending on the severity of the tear, you may receive stitches or prescriptions for medicated creams and ointments.
Will pooping tear my stitches?
If you’ve had stitches or a tear, doing a poo won’t make the tear any bigger, or make your stitches come away. It’s understandable to feel vulnerable about this part of your body. Feeling tense will make it harder for you to do a poo, though.
How long does it take for a 2nd degree tear to heal?
How long will it take for a 2nd degree tear to heal? The skin part of the wound usually heals within 2-3 weeks. The stitches also dissolve within a few weeks, so you may start to feel less tender around this time.
Are labial tears common?
In summary, while labial tears are common and usually heal well, any ongoing pain, discomfort or deformity should not be dismissed as a normal consequence of childbirth.
Can you wipe after giving birth?
Gently wipe from front to back after you urinate or have a bowel movement. After wiping, spray warm water on the stitches. Pat dry. If you are too sore, just spray the area after urination and then pat dry without wiping.
When can I wash down there postpartum?
You may shower, bathe or wash your hair at anytime after the birth of your baby. During your first six weeks, avoid strenuous work. You may choose to limit visits with family and friends during the first two weeks, as it may cause undue fatigue for you and could also be detrimental to your baby’s health.