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Anyone get RE-stitched after vaginal birth?

CottonGirlCottonGirl member
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I had a vaginal birth on October 5th and had to get an episiotomy.  Well, needless to say, my healing hasn't been going as smoothly as I had hoped for.  My doctor wants to go back and re-stitch the area because it just doesn't seem to be healing correctly.  I am going completely out of my mind because it's already been 3 months... going on 4!!!  I just want to be back to normal.  I want my vagina back!!!  Just wondering if anyone had this done and how did it go?  I'm kind of freaked out about it.  I thought once I was done the day I gave birth, I would be good to go.  Thanks ladies!
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Re: Anyone get RE-stitched after vaginal birth?

  • CottonGirlCottonGirl member
    Thank you so much for the response!  I was starting to feel alone out here!!!  Your advice has made me feel so much better already. (c: 
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  • ChristyMLChristyML

    I didn't have an episiotomy, I had an almost 4th degree tear, and it took about a half hour to stitch me up right after I had Joey. It is just sore from time to time (especially after intercourse).

    I didn't need to get re-stitched, but I know someone who was stitched up by a resident right after she had her baby and they botched it. Her doctor didn't cut and re-stitch her; her vagina was cauterized. I think I would rather be stitched up 3 times than to be cauterized down there.

    I think you're doing the right thing by getting re-stitched; it is letting your doctor know that you are still in a lot of pain. Good luck!

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