Hey ladies, for those who had an episiotomy or stitches period down there, did it feel as if the skin in the area was tight? After it healed at least 6 weeks.
WeMoms
24 May 2022
Stitches following an episiotomy
In case of episiotomy during your delivery, stitches will be used to close your perineum.
- Two types of stitches are possible to sew up the skin between the vagina and the anus: absorbable sutures and nylon sutures, which will be removed about six days after the operation.
- In either case, the scar will need to be checked to ensure that it is healing.
- Depending on the woman, three or four stitches are necessary, and they must be well placed to avoid any pain during future sexual relations.
