How to care for the stitches.
I’ve gone for natural birth and have a 3cm stitch down there. Is it normal that it hurts and how do you care for it? And how do you sit without feeling pain? For it’s been very hard for me to sit down.
Aiya, the pain is totally normal lah, 3cm stitch memang akan terasa uncomfortable for a few weeks, especially when sitting or walking! The most important thing is keep it clean and dry: after every pee/poop gently spray with water (or use the peri bottle they give you), then pat dry with clean tissue or let air dry a bit, jangan rub; some of us also swear by sitting on those donut cushions because at least takde pressure on the wound, or lean forward when you sit down to take weight off that area. Once it starts healing around week 2-3 it gets better, but if you see signs of infection (heavy discharge, pus, very swollen), better check with your doctor or midwife to be safe!
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