Normal postpartum?

Question

I’m 5 weeks postpartum.
I had an episiotomy and a 3rd degree tear.
The tear still feels irritated and sore, but better.
The episiotomy feels tight, so itchy and still hurts if I sit a certain way!
Is it normal to still be feeling this way at 5 weeks postpartum?

Answer

Totally normal. You won’t be ok down there for a couple of months. Itchy means it’s healing so that’s great. Wash often and pat dry xx

Answer

3rd and 4th degree perineal tears are very severe lacerations and require lots of time to heal. Often times, you’ll have lingering side effects that last for life such as pelvic organ prolapse, urinary or fecal incontinence, painful sex, etc. I would schedule with a women’s health pelvic floor specialist and start doing some pelvic floor physical therapy. 
I had a 3rd degree tear with my first and so I know how rough it is. Allow time to heal.

Answer

Yes, it’s normal.

Answer

Yes. Everyone is different but I was pretty sore until 10weeks.

Normal postpartum?

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