How does the side cut wound of natural birth mother heal quickly

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Natural labor is a mode of delivery, not every maternal need side cut, only when necessary, if the maternal in the process of natural labor is not smooth, such as the fetus is too big to be delivered or premature, will use perineal side cut. Generally speaking, the side cut wound is generally 4-5cm, which will be more uncomfortable within 1-2 weeks after the operation, but it will be much more comfortable after that. If this small hole is not handled properly, it is easy to get infected. Especially in summer, when the weather is hot and there are many bacteria, the wound is more likely to be infected. Here are some ways to help the wound recover.

How does the side cut wound of natural birth mother heal quickly

First: do not force: avoid squatting, force action. Do not use force to defecate, so as to avoid the wound being sewn to split again. Postpartum 1 month do not lift heavy objects, do not do any physical exertion of housework and exercise. When sitting and standing, the body center of gravity is inclined to the right side, which can not only reduce the pain caused by wound compression, but also prevent the epidermis from staggering.

Second: keep the wound clean: the hospital will have perfect cleaning measures within 3 days after the operation. After discharge, the puerpera should pay attention to changing the sanitary pad frequently every day to avoid getting wet and soaking the wound. Wash the vulva with warm water twice a day, and wipe the vulva from front to back with disinfectant cotton after defecation.

Third: avoid falling or excessive abduction of thigh to cause wound dehiscence: it is not suitable to leave the hospital on the day of stitching removal. Wound dehiscence often occurs on the day of stitching removal. It will bring trouble to the treatment after going home. In the first few days, pay attention to the knife edge to avoid hematoma.

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Add more water, take more high fiber food, develop regular defecation habits, avoid constipation. Within 6 weeks after delivery, sexual behavior should be avoided. After removing the stitches, the wound is not firm inside. It's better not to exercise too much, and it's not suitable to do large range of action.