Postpartum stiitches and pain question

Ni

Ni

I had a few tears that required stitches and was wondering how that’s gone for other mamas in the same boat. How long did the burning and stinging last? I’m on day 6 and I just feel like it’s not improving a whole lot. Still kinda swollen but I wouldn’t say it looks infected.

205 views • 0 upvotes • 8 comments

COMMENT (8)

Ye

Posted at
It lasted about 2 weeks for me as well and now at 3 weeks postpartum I feel completely fine and all the swelling is gone. From about day 5 I started cleaning (very gently) in between my labia with PH balanced soap and that seemed to help

Ni

Ni • Feb 2, 2020
Awesome I’ll give that a try thank you!

Al

Posted at
I would say I started to feel more “normal” after two weeks. The burning/stinging lasted through the second week for sure. Now that I’m in my third week PP, it just feels kind of uncomfortable versus painful. I had two tears, one of which was 2nd degree.

Ni

Ni • Feb 2, 2020
Thank you that’s good to know and about what I expected!

Al

Posted at
I'm day 10 post partum with my first baby and also had second degree tearing and stitches. The burning is gone but I'm still achy/sore in that area. Swelling is mostly gone. I have a pelvic support garment/belly binder (the Mama Strut--seriously awesome!!!) and it helps support that area when I'm up and moving or babywearing. I use Earth Mama Organics Perineal Spray too for some cooling relief.

Ni

Ni • Feb 2, 2020
Awesome thank you! Yay for our sweet little rainbows ❤️

Al

Al • Feb 2, 2020
And CONGRATS on your rainbow baby 🌈👶❤

Se

Posted at
the pee burning feeling stoped at 2 weeks but its still sore down there and all my stitches havnt fallen out yet (had a few second degree tears)