How do you keep clean after pooping immediately following birth?

Question

If you’ve had a vaginal birth, how do you clean yourself up after pooping? Do you wipe? Let me know!

Answer

Baby wipes. Shower as often as needed. I had a 3rd degree tear with my 1st and I showered a couple times a day for the first 2 weeks. The warm water promotes bloodflow and healing also.

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Yes you can wipe. First I spray myself with the peri bottle they give you. Then I wipe with witch hazel wipes. If you dont have that you can get a bottle of witch hazel and pour some on a pad or tissue to wipe.

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Due to third degree tear I was told to dab vs wipe. I used the peri bottle and took showers if that wasn’t enough.

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I never had an issue wiping after a poop. For pee I used the peri bottle like a bidet and then patted dry with toilet paper. If you go choose to use baby wipes, just remember they aren’t flushable 😊

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Peri bottle, tucks pads, or baby wipes

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I used a flushable wipe and wiped from the back

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I got a diaper sprayer/bidet you hook up to the toilet. Love it!

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Same as before. With toilet paper. Soap during showers.

How do you keep clean after pooping immediately following birth?

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