Bath with dissolvable stitches?

[JoyApple]

Hi,

I'm 3.5 weeks post birth. Midwife said that my stitches for second degree tear were dissolvable ones, therefore I should avoid having a bath/soak.

Am I OK to have a soak now? My stitches didn't really pain for the first two weeks but since I've been up and mobile, they've started getting sore.

Thanks

It depends on how long they asked you to avoid for.
Best to contact your local triage for advice as you’re still technically under their care until 6 week mark. Or contact your health visitor.