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Can episiotomy site get infected twice?

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Toomuchtooyoung01 · 21/02/2020 20:21

During DS'S labour 3.5 weeks ago, I had an episiotomy and a second degree tear due to him having having a shoulder dystocia. The stitches then became infected and i was put on antibiotics which seemed to work well and the pain stopped. Today however the episiotomy/tear site has been sore again when sitting down. I think the stitches have dissolved so is it possible for it to be reinfected? Has anyone else experienced this?

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JiltedJohnsJulie · 22/02/2020 20:35

I would say yes, it's certainly a possibility. How long was your course of antibiotics for? It could be that it didn't get rid of the infection completely.

Congratulations on your new LO too Thanks

JiltedJohnsJulie · 22/02/2020 20:36

Love your username too!

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