Stitches

How do I heal Virginal Stitches which I got after doctors slit open my virgina to allow easy giving of birth?

I understand some people deep their virgina in salt water three times a day. I dont know for how many hours this is supposed to be and how much salt to put in a litre of water. Should the water be warm. I would wish for better advice on this as it means a wound in a bacteria prone zone and likely to cause infection and possible opening of the wound. How long should I wait before engaging in sex after birth.

Public Comments

1. you shuldnt try those silly advices of people.. just consult a gynaecologist for some medicines and a cream.. dont indulge in sex unitl it heels you can try with licking or else.. but no insertion...
2. NO SEX for 6 weeks after delivery. That is standard for every doctor I have EVER talked to. Also..you are NOT supposed to soak your 'virgina' in any water until the episiotomy is totally healed.
3. Ask the doctor that did it!!! He/she should have given you specific instructions and even pamplets on postnatal care. If you didn't get adequate info it might be time to change doctors
4. I feel for you. I had to be cut and stitched the first time I gave brith, too. I felt like I was tearing open afterward!! The hospital should have given you a water bottle to rinse yourself after you go to the bathroom. If he didn't, try to get one from the doctor's office or hospital or use a bulb syringe. Just rinse with warm water, no soap. Then pat dry with toilet paper, DO NOT wipe yourself. AVOID soaking or sitting in the bath becuase the water can cause infection. Wash yourself in the shower with soap and water, but be gentle. For the pain you can use tucks pads (made for hemmoroids). Put the pad on yourself inside your panties. And get some Dermoplast or other pain-releiving, antibacterial spray. It's made for cuts and burns, but it is a lifesaver in this situation. I was advised not to use it too often, though, because your body can lose it's sensitivity to it and it won't work as well. Wait six weeks to have sex, or until your doc tells you it's ok, whichever comes first. Good luck to you. Congratulations. Look forward to the next day because everyday it will hurt a little less.
5. my doctor cut me open too and he just told me to make sure to wash it when i took a shower i would just call your doctor and ask him what you should do but he will probably tell you just to wash with soap and water. you should wait until at least your 6 week check up to have sex your doctor will tell you if it is okay or not, if you have sex sooner you can run the risk of tearing out your stiches
6. i strongly support the advise given by ninn09262 it is okay in every respect
7. Put 2 cups of epsom salts/table salt in a tub full of whatever temperture you are comfortable with. Stitches heal in 3 days but they stay in and cause pain, itching and discomfort for longer. You will not reopen them. They will fall out in the bath, when you pee and they will disolve as well. The more baths the faster they will dissolve and the faster the pain will go away. The baths will not cause infections because of the salts.