Postpartum episiotomy wound care method

Many female friends who have just given birth are relatively unfamiliar with the care of episiotomy wounds. Some friends may easily cause redness and swelling of the wound if they do not take proper care of it during the process. For severe patients, it may cause vaginitis. Next, we will introduce the care of episiotomy wounds after delivery.

New mothers usually undergo an episiotomy during a normal birth. This is helpful in avoiding serious tears to the new mother's private parts during childbirth and protecting the baby's head from too much pressure. The wound left after an episiotomy is the most important thing for new mothers to pay attention to during confinement, and new mothers must take good care of it. Otherwise, the wound will cause sequelae during the confinement period.

Many new mothers believe that the pain of episiotomy is bearable. However, the 1-2 weeks after an episiotomy are the most difficult. Taking painkillers is the most direct way to relieve pain, but you can also take some physical therapy to make the wound recover as quickly as possible.

Before removing the stitches, new mothers should rinse the wound twice a day to avoid contamination by excrement. Especially when going to the toilet.

You should rinse your private parts with water after urinating or defecating, just like wiping with toilet paper, and rinse from front to back to avoid bacterial infection. After the stitches are removed, if the new mother's lochia has not yet cleared, it is best for the new mother to rinse the wound with warm water every day after going to the toilet.

At the same time, new mothers should keep their bowel movements smooth after delivery to prevent the wound from splitting. When defecating, it is best to sit down and try to shorten the time.

Keep the wound dry

It is important for new mothers who have a vaginal delivery using an episiotomy to keep the wound dry. This way, the wound can heal further. Within 3 days after an episiotomy, the hospital will have comprehensive cleaning measures and use disinfectant to wash the new mother's private parts. Three days after an episiotomy during a normal delivery, or after being discharged from the hospital, the new mother should clean her private parts with clean water or lotion every day. If possible, it is best to do it twice a day.

New mothers must keep the local area clean and hygienic, change and wash sanitary utensils and underwear frequently, and expose them to the sun after washing to achieve the purpose of sterilization and disinfection.

In addition, it is recommended that new mothers pat the perineum with tissue paper after going to the toilet or taking a shower to keep the wound dry and clean. When caring for the private parts, new mothers should choose safe hygiene products, change them in time, and keep the private parts dry. When sleeping or lying in bed, it is best to lie on the side without the perineal wound to reduce the chance of lochia flowing into the perineal wound.

After learning about postpartum episiotomy wound care, female friends who have just given birth should clean the wound every day during the confinement period and use medicine to scrub it to prevent inflammation caused by infection.