How long does it take for a natural birth incision to heal?

Everyone knows that it is not easy for women to give birth. Although medical care is relatively advanced now, it is impossible for medical care to be perfect for women's recovery process after giving birth. Although cesarean section is more convenient than natural birth and can make women suffer less during childbirth, many parents still choose natural birth for the health of their children. If the pregnant woman has difficulty in delivering the baby during natural birth, the doctor will generally make an episiotomy to help the mother deliver the baby, that is, a natural birth incision. So how long will it take for the natural birth incision to heal?

The epidermal wound will heal within 5-7 days after the operation, but full recovery will take about 4-6 weeks. The incision made during normal delivery must be well cared for, otherwise it will easily cause wound infection and endanger the health of the mother. If you want to breastfeed, it is generally not recommended to use medication. Now we will teach you how to better care for the incision made during normal delivery.

1. After childbirth, you should eat more high-fiber foods, drink more water, eat more fresh vegetables and fruits, drink more fish soup and pig's trotter soup, and avoid eating too much meat, spicy and stimulating foods, and foods that are difficult to digest, so as to avoid constipation.

2. Change sanitary napkins and maternity napkins frequently to keep the vulva clean to avoid wound infection and prevent lochia from soaking the wound, which is not conducive to wound recovery. Disinfect the wound every day. After defecation, it is best to wipe the vulva from front to back with disinfected cotton.

3. Get out of bed early after delivery. Be careful not to squat hard within a few days after the stitches are removed. When defecating, first retract the perineum and buttocks before sitting on the toilet to prevent the perineum wound from dehiscence. When sitting, the center of gravity of the body should be tilted to the right to avoid pressure on the wound that may cause the incision epidermis to shift. Avoid falling or excessive abduction of the thighs that may cause the wound to dehiscence again. It is not advisable to be discharged from the hospital on the day the stitches are removed, as wound dehiscence often occurs on the day of stitches removal.

4. Avoid hematoma in the wound. If the wound is still painful, it may be a hematoma. It is best to ask the doctor to prescribe some medication to reduce swelling and relieve pain.

5. Do not lift heavy objects: During the confinement period, do not lift heavy objects, do not do strenuous housework or exercise.

6. Sexual intercourse is not recommended within six weeks after delivery.

7. After the wound heals, if pain, nodules, abscesses or unabsorbed sutures occur, use detoxifying ointment to help remove the thread ends and deeply reduce inflammation.