How to help your stitches heal after birth

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Stitches post-birth

There are a few reason you might have stitches to care for post-birth. You might have had a caesarean, you could have experienced tearing during labour, or perhaps you needed an episiotomy.

Tears vary from woman to woman, but if you have had stitches after birth, it’s really important to care for them properly to reduce the risk of infection. Follow our 10 easy steps on how to help your stitches heal, so you can enjoy your newborn without any prolonged discomfort.

When to see you GP about stitches:

• Your stitches suddenly become painful
• You suffer from increased swelling in the area
• They start to smell much more than your normal vaginal odour