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How to Care for an Episiotomy Postpartum. An episiotomy is a surgical incision made along the perineum - the area of skin and muscle between the vagina and rectum - to aid in the safe delivery of your child or to simply speed delivery.... ... eHow Article: How to Care for an Episiotomy Postpartum...
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･ 1 Apply an ice pack to your perineum to numb the area temporarily. The nurses at the hospital will make... ･ 2 Purchase a donut-shaped pillow to sit on after you give birth. Sitting on a hard surface can be painful... ･ 3 Take a warm sitz...
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Read about postpartum perineal care (after childbirth and episiotomy) symptoms including swelling, bruising, hematoma, and severe pain. ... Postpartum Perineal Care Overview ... Many women have a surgical cut called an episiotomy when they deliver a baby. Because an episiotomy lets the baby pass more easily, it may lessen damage...
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An episiotomy usually heals without problems and may heal more quickly than a tear. It is also thought to help prevent vaginal stretching and to tighten the vagina after delivery. However, some women experience prolonged pain with intercourse after the procedure.
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You can also choose to place cooled TUCKS® pads on your sanitary napkin to soothe the tissues. This is beneficial even if you don't have any stitches, even if you didn't have a tear or episiotomy. ... Baby Care Basics...
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But don't fret. Here are some tips on taking care of your bottom after baby! ... Episiotomy Necessary? ... Prenatal Care...
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You are here : Healthopedia.com > Medical Encyclopedia > Surgeries and Procedures > Episiotomy: Home Care and Complications ; Category : Health Centers > Pregnancy and Childbirth...
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Critical Care ... Postnatal Care [methods] ... Self Care [methods]
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A new mother not only has to care of her newborn baby but also has to take care of herself as well, to ensure that she heals well. Even in a normal delivery sometimes it is likely that you have had an episiotomy. ... Here are few tips for healing childbirth stitches, caring for stitches after child birth and episiotomy care.
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