Caring For Stitches

• Ensure that the perineum is clean at all times. After using the toilet, take a mug of lukewarm water pour it slowly between your legs while sitting on the toilet. Urinating while bathing will help reduce the pain. After this dry gently with a soft towel. Do not use a hair dryer to dry out excess water, as it hinders healing and may infect the wound.
• You can bath as and when you feel like. Use water with or without antiseptic or salt will do just as well.
• You can add a little lavender oil to your bath water and have a very soothing bath.
• Replace maternity pads as often as you need.
• Use disposable panties or comfortable cotton panties with a high waist.
• While sitting down make sure you sit on something soft.
• You can try using gel pads; these can be used easily like a panty liner. These are specially made to reduce the discomfort and pain most women feel after delivering.
• Try to move around as much as you can. It may be difficult and painful at first, but this will increase blood circulation, decrease swelling and speed up the healing process.
• The experiences of many women suggest that taking arnica tablets reduces bruising and helps recovery. There is no research to support this fact, but you can still try it.

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