What should I know about the episiotomic stechch?

episiotomy is surgical cutting of the perinea, skin under the vaginal opening, during delivery. Steiotomic stitches are surgical stitches that close the cut to heal properly. The sewn usually dissolve and the cut will recover within about six weeks. In order to prevent infection or complications, proper care of stitches and surroundings is required. Not all births require epiotomy. Some of the factors that determine whether episiotomy is performed include the position of the child during birth, the existing scar on the perineum and the previous uterine prolapse. Before birth, there are things that can be done to reduce the need for episiotomy. Perineum massage will help maintain the perineum elastic and able to stretch during childbirth and the exercise Kegel strengthens the muscles of the perineum. <

The procedure takes about 10 to 20 minutes and is usually done at the point of delivery when the doctor can see the baby's head. A local anesthetic can be applied to the perineum. The doctor then makes a short cut, either directly down to the rectum or at a slight angle. After birthThe doctor cleans the cut and closes it with several episiotomic stitches. The stitches are made of absorbable material and will not have to be removed later.

episiotomic stitches and surrounding skin should be kept clean with warm water and non -centered soap. To help with recovery, the stitches should be exposed at least several times a day for about 10 minutes. Regular hand washing will help prevent infection, especially from touching the area and before using the bathroom. Patients should refrain from contacting for about eight weeks to give you time to give an episiotomy to complete recovery.

Complications after episiotomies are unusual. Patients should monitor the stitches until an episiotomy cuts. Shis can cause pain, fall out or be infected. The patient should alert her doctor if the stitches remain painful after the first week if they relax or fall out or if it runs outto an unusual discharge of quilted skin. Eziotomic stitches can stab during urination and pouring hot water to the area during and after urination can provide some relief.