When to ditch the Perry Bottle?

Jamikarah · February 2015

I had DD on Monday and Ive had a really smooth recovery so far! I'm hardly bleeding and haven't been sore since Wed night (knock on wood)! Because I had a small tear that required some stitches I fear I'll have to use the bottle till my 6 week check up. I'll obviously be calling Monday but curious on anyone else's experience!

marblesparade · February 2015

I had horrible lacerations. I gave birth on Friday 2/6. Used it until my discharge date of 2/9. I've been fine. Healing nicely, almost completely healed. If you feel you might not need it, then I say don't worry.

HayleyBug55 · February 2015

I had my LO on 2/11 with a second degree episiotomy. I still use mine. I say use it until you're comfortable without it.

t8keepr03 · February 2015

With DD I used mine until the stitches were gone.

tropicbreeze · February 2015

I tore twice and had stitches on one side (why only one side is beyond me) I used the peri bottle for 2 & 1/2 weeks until I felt comfortable wiping. My stitches were dissolvable so around that time they went away. I used wet wipes for a few days after that.

Jamikarah · February 2015

Thanks ladies!!! I think I'll wait till my stitches dissolve...which means that I'd have to look!

alyssamskeens · February 2015

I delivered on 2/3, and ended up with a 2nd degree tear and a small lac which was too tiny to repair. I had dissolvable sutures as well. I only used my peri bottle for about a week.