January 2015 Moms

Stitches

ftm my son is a week tomorrow and I tore badly and have stitches and they have started to sting really badly what can I do to help it I currently do sitz baths and use tucks pads.
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Re: Stitches

  • That's pretty much all you can do. Theyre liking stinging from healing. I've seen other women on here recommend Dermaplast, but I didn't tear this time around, so I haven't used it before.
  • Dermaplast and Witch Hazel (Tucks) pads are what they gave me in the hospital. I have days where mine sting a lot too (sometimes itch). It is no fun, I am looking forward to them being healed for sure.

    My hospital never explains it but what is a sitz bath?
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  • Agree with PPs. Dermaplast is a life saver for after peeing, the peri bottle a little before and during then after.

    I think from what I've read in other threads things should start to feel at least a little better after about a week. I'd say if you're really in a lot of pain or if it hasn't subsided in a day or so to call your OB.
  • I use the peri bottle I only pay dry with toilet tissue. They gave me some foam stuff in a tiny canister but it don't work it actually makes it worse.
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  • Agreed, i use the peri bottle and the tucks pads as well along with dermaplast...they gave me all of that in the hospital. Also, try just keeping an ice pack down there for 15 mins or so throughout the day. Helps reduce swelling and inflammation which may be increasing the discomfort. You can do it mama!
  • I don't have much to add to what had already been said. Ice packs are a life saver. Sitting on a donut. Making sure to get up and walk around throughout the day.
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