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Episiotomy not healed shut

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MAIH · 23/09/2018 10:29

To cut a long story short I had my baby in April 2018, she will be 6 months in 2 weeks.
I had to have forceps and a episiotomy when I gave birth, after around a week all of my stitches burst, midwife said it will heal on its on. I’ve used badedas, tea tree oil and witch hazel.
The part of the cut that was on the thigh has healed closed, however the part of my vagina (sorry for tmi) that they cut (at the opening) has still not healed closed. I’m losing my mind, I have given it time to heal now I am not sure what to do I want to cry every single day, please help!

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MollyHuaCha · 23/09/2018 18:05

If possible, you could try airing it for an hour or more a day. Also, get the area dry after a bath/shower by using a hairdryer on cold setting.

If the above doesn't help, ask your GP as you need to to heal to avoid infection. Good luck.

MAIH · 23/09/2018 20:38

Thank you for the reply,
It has healed it’s just not shut together, nothing seems to speed it up :(

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MollyHuaCha · 23/09/2018 21:41

Mine healed after around 3 months. I feel your frustration. Take care.

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