Episiotomy

[winterbabythistime]

How soon after an episiotomy can I use scented bath products again?
I had an infection which I had antibiotics for an it seems to have all healed up now. Is 3 weeks postpartum too soon to use scented bath stuff?

Yes. I would give it to at least 8 weeks when you have your check and make sure everything has healed nicely

There won't be a 6 week check due to Covid. I'll just be asked some questions over the phone. I had an episiotomy with my first but it was 4 years ago and I can't really remember when I started using bubble bath etc again.

I would wait a bit longer, when I had mine a long time ago, I was told to use epsom salts to help with healing. I used Simple bath foam, which is unscented first. Lucky you, no 6 week check up. I had mine at 9 weeks due to the amount of stitches I had, I’m glad I waited this long, as I couldn’t have had it done at 6 weeks.