I had my DD2 almost 2 weeks ago and ended up with an episiotomy to prevent me from tearing. Unfortunately, my stitches got infected on day 4 and I'm currently on my second week of antibiotics. I was so badly swollen that at least 3 of my stitches burst and I've been left with a hole which is about 2cm long. (sorry if this is too much info). I'm taking 2 salt baths everyday with lavendar and geranium oils (as advised by midwife)and taking Arnica 200 once a day. My midwife says she thinks I should be restitched but when I saw my GP he advised against it as he thinks there is a very high chance of re-infection. So now I'm left with a deep hole that my midwife says is going to take "weeks and weeks to heal". I'm quite concerned as to how long it really will take and when I'll be able to have sex again and whether it'll hurt.
Are there any other MNetters who have had this happen to them? Can you offer any more advice on helping it to heal?
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How long before I heal from burst episiotomy stitches?
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NottsMum · 19/09/2004 21:33
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