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Stitches After Normal Delivery: How to Care & Recover
Stitches after vaginal delivery are very common, and most first-time moms may have to experience this. Obstetricians reveal that a light tearing of the vaginal wall usually takes place during vaginal delivery, and stitches are required to prevent further tearing and to keep infections at bay.
The stitches are usually sore in the beginning, and they may begin to itch as they start to heal. It's important to take a little extra care after delivery so that the stitches do not get infected and cause complications. After a vaginal delivery, the vagina is generally painful and swollen. Thus, proper care is essential to help the vagina recover and for the stitches to heal completely.
Why Do You Need Stitches After Childbirth?
At the time of delivery, the baby travels through the birth canal or vagina. Although this area is stretchy and can expand to accommodate the baby’s size, a baby may require more space. When this happens, the perineum (the area between the anus and vulva) may enlarge beyond its capability and endure some tears in the process. Some tears are superficial and may heal naturally. However, sometimes, there may be tearing of the muscle tissues, and that may lead to substantial bleeding and significant pain. Therefore, they may require stitches.
In some cases, women may have to undergo an episiotomy. An episiotomy is a surgical incision made at the perineum to widen the opening in order to help the baby pass through easily and to avert the tearing of tissues at the time of delivery. In such cases, stitches are required as well.
When Does a Tear Need Stitches?
Tearing of tissues commonly occurs during delivery, especially in the case of first-time mothers. Tears may differ in severity. Tears can be largely divided into four classes:
First-degree tear: These tears can be so minor that they heal on their own without any treatment. They are superficial as they involve the tearing of the skin of the perineum and the outer layer of the vaginal opening. They often require no stitches and heal rapidly.
Second-degree tear: These tears run deeper, extending down to the muscles below the skin. These require stitches through the layers of skin. They generally heal in a few weeks’ time.
Third-degree tear: These tears are more severe and can stretch deep through the perineal tissues and muscles, all the way down to the anal sphincter (muscle around the anus). They need stitches compulsorily and can cause significant pain for a few months. These tears can put you at the risk of anal incontinence (unintentional passing of stools).
Fourth-degree tear: This is a serious tear that goes further deep through the muscles around the anus and the tissue beneath, all the way down to the rectum. You may require a small operation to stitch up the tear.
In some cases, a tear may ensue on top of the vagina, close to the urethra. These tears are usually very small and may require few or no stitches. They generally don’t include the muscles, hence heal very fast. They may result in discomfort while urinating.
How the Stitching Is Done
If it is a minor tear, you may be stitched in the room where you have delivered. The obstetrician, after administering a local anesthetic to numb the area, will close up the tear with a 'running stitch'. Most of the time, dissolvable stitches are used as they are not required to be removed on healing.
Cases involving episiotomy or second-degree tears are taken care of in the delivery room itself, but since in third-degree tears the tear runs deeper than the skin, the patient is usually transferred to an operating theatre. The obstetrician may give a local anesthetic. If required, an epidural, spinal, or general anesthetic may be given, depending on the degree of damage. However, this is rare. That is followed by the stitching of the perineum. A thin tube (catheter) may be put into the bladder to empty out the urine. This will enable the perineum to heal quickly. Usually, episiotomy stitches are absorbable or dissolvable sutures.
How Long Does It Take to Heal?
The time taken for vaginal delivery stitches to heal is generally less, especially if good care is taken. The healing procedure usually takes 2-3 weeks after delivery in the case of a normal episiotomy, which involves a small incision. But this process may vary from person to person. The larger the tear, the longer the healing time. The pain may reduce after a week but the discomfort may continue for a month or so.
A more serious tear that involves deeper stitches may take 6 to 8 weeks to heal entirely. The pain may continue for about a month. The stitches often begin to itch around the time they start healing. It may be a good idea to schedule a checkup with the doctor at around 6 weeks to monitor the progress of the stitches.
How Can You Soothe the Tender Area?
Stitches can be fairly painful after a vaginal delivery. Certain things that can be done to soothe them are:
Sitting in a tub of lukewarm water may not only help soothe the sore stitches but also ease the swelling. Keep in mind to gently pat the area dry later on with a soft, clean towel. Alternatively, a cold compress or a gel pack can also be used.
If you are experiencing pain while sitting, you can try looking for ring-shaped inflatable pillows that are specially designed to offer comfort while sitting.
To relieve pressure from your perineum while passing stools, gently press a clean pad over the stitches.
If you feel discomfort while peeing, you may find putting warm water on the area useful in easing the burning sensation.
Bear in mind to keep the perineum and vaginal area clean and dry to prevent an infection.
You may opt for safe painkillers to deal with the pain, but it is advisable to first consult a doctor in this respect.
Tips to Recover Faster
Here is a list of tips that can help you recover faster:
Strictly use an antiseptic cream prescribed by your doctor.
Remember to wash the vaginal area with water every time after urinating, and clean your bottom carefully from front to back.
Exposing the stitches to fresh air every day for 10-15 minutes may help them dry faster.
Bear in mind to clean the stitches with warm water and non-perfumed, gentle soaps.
Soaking in a tub of warm water for 15-20 minutes a few times in a day can prove helpful in easing the pain. You may add in some antiseptic lotion to the warm water if you desire.
Include a lot of fibre in your diet, have balanced meals, and drink plenty of water to prevent constipation.
You can go for over-the-counter stool softeners so as to make your bathroom process less stressful on your stitches. However, make sure to consult your doctor before doing so.
It may be sensible to use Western-style toilets instead of Indian style ones so as to avoid exerting unnecessary pressure on the stitches.
Taking regular short walks and doing certain pelvic floor exercises can aid in boosting blood circulation which may quicken the recovery process.
It is essential to wash your hands properly after using the toilet and before changing your maternity pads to prevent the infection from spreading.
Refrain from lifting heavy weights and doing strenuous exercises to avoid exerting pressure on the stitches.
It is important to maintain proper personal hygiene by keeping the vaginal area dry and clean to reduce the risk of possible infections. It is best to frequently change maternity pads and take care that they don’t irritate the sore stitches.
Some things to strictly avoid during your recovery: salt baths, sexual activity, usage of tampons, scented soaps and body washes, talcum powders, or extremely hot water in the area.
Can You Avoid Having Stitches?
Most doctors may like to go for an episiotomy for normal delivery, particularly in the case of first-time moms. Still, if you wish to avoid having stitches, it is best to discuss your options with the doctor at length.
There may be certain things that can be tried to reduce the possibility of a severe tear during delivery - gently massaging the perineum daily during pregnancy, or applying a warm compress on the perineum at the time of labour. You can also ask your prenatal instructor to teach you proper squatting and pelvic floor exercises or yoga to strengthen the pelvic muscles and enhance skin elasticity.
Will It Cause Problems in the Future?
It is important to know how to take care of after-delivery stitches properly so that they heal safely and completely. Some women may experience pain during intercourse. In such a scenario, it is best to wait a while and let the stitches heal properly. In some cases, women may be troubled with continued perineal pain and difficulty in regulating stools or urine. Whatever may be the problem, it can be prevented by taking good care of your health, eating healthy and exercising regularly. If the problem still persists, seek appropriate medical help.
When to Consult Your Gynaecologist
Despite good care, certain complications may sometimes arise with stitches. It is advisable to consult your gynaecologist in case you experience the following:
Constant and severe pain in the stitches area
Foul smell from the vaginal area
High fever and chills
Intense burning sensation while urinating
Lack of control over bowel movements
Uncontrollable bleeding, especially clots
Excessive redness or swelling of the stitches
Unusual discharge from the stitches
It is not difficult to understand why many women may like to avoid having stitches at the time of delivery. But some tearing of tissue during childbirth is inevitable and is considered a usual part of the entire process of birth. The important thing is to take sufficient rest and stay healthy to help recover faster and to heal completely. Read more
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Interventions during Labor and Delivery
If you are a mother-to-be for the first time, you may be hoping for natural childbirth. However, deliveries do not always go as planned and your obstetrician may have to intervene in the birthing process to ensure that you and your baby are safe and healthy. This type of medical assistance during childbirth is called an intervention.
Common Interventions during Childbirth
There are several kinds of interventions may be done during your labour and delivery process. These include:
1. Labour Induction Using Pitocin
This is a method of artificially inducing labour.
What is It?
It is a method of inducing labour through synthetic oxytocin, called Pitocin, given through an intravenous drip. It stimulates labour contractions in your uterus.
Why is it Done?
Induction with Pitocin is done if you are more than 2 weeks past your due date, diabetic, carrying multiples or low amniotic fluid levels.
How to Lower the Risk?
If induction is absolutely unavoidable, talk about the dosage and how to manage the pain if it is excessive. It should be done only if the baby is in danger and this risk outweighs other risks occurring due to the induction process.
2. Labour Induction with Membrane Sweep
A method of induction to speed up labour.
What is It?
It is induction done manually by the obstetrician. The doctor will insert her finger into the opening of the cervix and move it around in a circular sweep to separate the amniotic membranes from the cervix. This induces labour.
Why is it Done?
A membrane sweep is done to induce or speed up labour if you are past your due date.
How to Lower the Risk?
If you do not prefer this intervention, make it clear to the obstetrician during your birthing plan discussion. To reduce discomfort and pain, try the breathing exercises you practised in birthing class.
3. Amniotomy
This is an invasive method of labour induction.
What is It?
It is rupturing of the amniotic sac using a hook-like instrument inserted through the vagina to kick-start the labour process or speed it up.
Why is it Done?
It is done because the baby is at risk inside the womb and needs to be delivered as soon as possible.
How to Lower the Risks?
To lower the risk of infection, sterile equipment is used. If you do not want this intervention, make it clear to your gynaecologist well in advance. Try natural ways of labour induction like nipple stimulation.
4. Episiotomy
An invasive intervention is done during a vaginal delivery.
What is It?
The obstetrician makes an incision in your perineum (the membrane of skin separating the vagina and anus) using surgical scissors during a natural delivery.
Why is it Done?
Episiotomy is done to widen the vaginal opening to make the delivery easier and quicker.
How to Lower the Risks?
Studies have shown that an episiotomy is not beneficial to the mom or baby. Tell your doctor you wish to avoid an episiotomy unless it is absolutely unavoidable. To lower the risk of infection post-episiotomy, proper after-care of the stitches is required.
5. Electronic Foetal Monitoring (EFM)
The vital signs of the foetus are monitored to ensure that the baby is doing well.
What is It?
This is a method of monitoring the baby’s heart rate during the delivery to ensure that the baby is healthy. It can be done externally using a Doppler device or internally with a foetal scalp electrode.
Why is it Done?
Foetal monitoring is necessary if the baby is at high risk or if you are having labour induction or an epidural.
How to Lower the Risks?
To lower the risks, ask your ObGyn how to plan the birthing process with minimal interventions. Internal foetal monitoring is invasive and is used only for deliveries where the baby is at very high risk. Opt for external monitoring and try not to remain in bed continuously during labour.
6. Epidural
This is an anaesthetic given to mothers.
What is It?
An epidural is a spinal anaesthetic given to the mother to reduce the labour pain.
Why is it Done?
It is done if the mother is in too much pain and asks for pain relief medication.
How to Lower the Risks?
To lower the risks associated with an epidural, opt for epidural-free childbirth. Manage the labour pain using breathing exercises that you practised in birthing class.
7. Assisted Vaginal Delivery
Sometimes, a vaginal delivery does not happen smoothly and requires assistance.
What is It?
The obstetrician helps deliver the baby vaginally using forceps or a vacuum extractor.
Why is it Done?
It is done if the baby is stuck in the birthing canal and has breathing difficulties.
How to Lower the Risks?
Avoid forceps to lower the risk of injury to the baby and the mother. Opt for a vacuum pump or C-section to deliver quickly if the baby is in distress.
8. Caesarean Section or C-section
This is the last resort and is done when there is no possibility of a safe vaginal delivery.
What is It?
It is a surgical procedure done with the mother under epidural anaesthesia. The baby is removed from the mother’s uterus via an incision made in her abdomen.
Why is it Done?
It is done if the baby is in danger and needs to be delivered immediately. It is also done if the baby is in breech position.
How to Lower the Risks?
To lower the risk of C-sections, make a comprehensive natural birthing plan with your gynaecologist and choose a doctor having a low C-section rate. If it is unavoidable, proper after-care is necessary to avoid infection at the site of surgery.
How to Avoid Unnecessary Birth Interventions?
Here are some tips to avoid unnecessary birthing interventions:
1. Childbirth Classes
Taking birthing classes will help you prepare for your delivery, and you will learn breathing techniques to manage the pain.
2. Proper Birthing Plan
Having a proper birthing plan chalked out with your doctor and making your preferences about various interventions very clear will help you avoid unnecessary interventions
3. Consider a Midwife or a Doula
Women who worked with a midwife and had continuous support from a doula during delivery were found less likely to have interventions like epidurals, assisted deliveries or C-sections.
Birth interventions have varying degrees of risks associated with them. Before your due date, discuss different kinds of interventions you need to be ready for with your gynaecologist. Preparing well in advance is the key to a smooth and safe delivery!
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The Benefits of Omega-3 Fatty Acids in Pregnancy
Doctors recommend the daily intake of essential omega-3 fatty acids during pregnancy. These polyunsaturated fatty acids are crucial for the cognitive and visual development of the fetus.
Omega-3 fatty acids are polyunsaturated fatty acids that help in the development and maintenance of the vital body parts. These are not synthesized by the human body and must be consumed from an outside source.
Importance of Omega-3
Of the Omega-3s, the most important ones are DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) and EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid). Both usually occur as well as work together in the body, but each has its unique advantages. While DHA aids the proper development of the brain, eyes and central nervous system, EPA supports immune system, heart and inflammatory response.
Omega-3s are also beneficial in maintaining the balanced production of prostaglandins that regulate different physiological functions such as blood pressure, nerve transmission, blood clotting, allergic responses, production of hormones and proper functioning of the kidneys and gastrointestinal tract.
Benefits of Omega-3 during Pregnancy
Omega-3 fatty acids are essential for the neurological development of fetuses. During early pregnancy, the fetus needs DHA and EPA for brain and visual development. Even in the early years after birth, the brain of an infant accumulates large amount of DHA, and compared to rest of the body, has extremely high levels of DHA.
Pregnant women often get depleted of omega-3 because it is used by the body to build the fetus’ nervous system. Therefore, doctors recommend a daily supplement for expecting mothers. Even after delivery, women must consume omega-3s as they are beneficial in producing breast milk as well.
With each pregnancy, the levels of omega-3s gets reduced in the mother’s body. To maintain the balanced cognitive development of the baby, women should add EPA and DHA to their regular diet during each pregnancy.
Other than neurological development, omega-3s are also known to reduce the likelihood of pre-term labour and delivery, lower the risk of pre-eclampsia and decrease the risk of postpartum mood swings that get worse with every subsequent pregnancy.
Best Sources of Omega-3 during Pregnancy
Cold water fish are the best source of EPA and DHA. Doctors recommend salmon, rainbow trout, anchovies, herring and sardines, as levels of mercury are low in these. However, one should not consume more than 5 ounces of salmon, 16 sardines or 14 ounces of rainbow trout each week during pregnancy.
Unlike the popular belief, flaxseed is not the right omega-3 that is required during pregnancy. Flaxseed is a source of omega-3 fatty acid called ALA (alpha-linolenic acid) which is not as important as EPA and DHA. As compared to EPA and DHA, ALA has a shorter-chain omega-3. Earlier it was believed that the body converts ALA to EPA and DHA, but further studies proved otherwise.
Some manufacturers derive omega-3 supplements from algae, making them a perfect solution for vegetarians. These days milk, soy, eggs, cereals, breads, juices and yogurt are fortified with omega-3s. Some of them do not contain large amounts of DHA or EPA, but even small amounts from different sources can add up. You should check the labels for at least 50 milligrams of DHA per serving in each product.
Quality of Fish Oil Matters
Fish oil taken during pregnancy should be of good quality. Most women prefer eating fresh fish, but that can increase the amount of mercury in their bodies. Manufacturers of fish oil supplements process the fish oil to refine it and remove traces of mercury from it. So, it is better to meet the omega-3 requirement by consuming supplements.
In a nutshell, it is very important for the mom to follow the nutritional guidelines for pregnancy diligently. A little slip or negligence could result in setbacks for the fetus in terms of developmental parameters, which is the last thing a mom would want. Read more
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Escaping From Death for Bringing a New Life Into World
My water broke, and there were no pains. My second child was on the way and the doctor had decided to go for a C-section as I had to go through the same for my first child. Soon, I was on the operation table, praying for my baby’s health, and keeping myself calm throughout the operation. Very soon, I heard my baby’s cry...it was a girl. I was waiting for the doctors to get done with the stitches so that I could see her. I was shifted to my room where my baby was waiting for me. I got a glance of her while recovering from anaesthesia, and she was healthy and beautiful like her father. My hubby was working abroad. I thought I would handle the whole thing; after all, it was just another C-section but I was unaware of what was coming ahead.
I struggled to feed her along with my pain and swelling took over my body. I thought the swelling would gradually disappear and at the time of discharge, the doctor sent my blood samples for test. I came home with my baby, and the swelling was decreasing slowly, but I started suffering from severe headache and body aches on the 6th day of delivery. I called my doctor and reported about the pain which was running from the centre of my head towards my neck. The doctor suggested painkiller tablets and asked to meet a physician. On the 7th day after I woke up, the headache was more prominent and my vision blurred. All through the night, I tried painkillers, changing posture, oil massage but nothing helped and in the morning I couldn’t see clearly. I ate my breakfast on my bed and suddenly my body went out of my control. I collapsed on my bed and lost my consciousness.
The next time I opened my eyes I found myself in the hospital - nurses were finding my veins, the sounds of blood pressure and pulse monitoring machine, my mother replying to phone calls, people coming to meet me and consoling me saying, “Don’t worry”, “It happens after a C-section”. Doctors were telling each other, “Find the vein patiently!", “Didn’t you see her convulsions last night?” I wanted to come back to the real world, my consciousness was coming and going. I could hear everything during that moment but I was unable to keep my eyes open and was thinking that it’s a dream which will pass by.
But slowly I realized that I am in ICU and had suffered from a stroke, which had led to seizures two times in a day and my BP wasn’t coming down. When a person gets a fit attack (medically known as seizure/convulsion) his body starts shaking, white foam comes from his mouth, he loses control over his body and becomes unconscious. I was dealing with PRES (Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome) which happens to one woman out of millions immediately after childbirth or a few days later.
There was swelling in my brain due to hypertension which caused eclamptic seizures one after another and I was rushed to the MRI centre in an ambulance. I understood the seriousness of the situation - I could have died, but with the immediate and prompt treatment I received from doctors, I came back from a coma for my newborn baby.
lion baby nameMy child was not with me, she was with my sister fed by formula milk. When I came to consciousness, my head was still aching at regular intervals, and everybody was afraid that I would suffer another seizure as my BP wasn’t coming down. My mother realized that I also have stitches of C-section, which have been ignored while lifting me towards the hospital. My gynaecologist also came rushing after hearing my condition. It was for the first time in her career that she was dealing with a post eclampsia case, as most of the gynaecologists are only worried about preeclampsia, i.e., rise in BP during pregnancy and delivery. I also read about the same during my pregnancy but wasn’t aware of life-threatening conditions after childbirth.
I was unable to eat the diet recommended for new mothers because my blood pressure was restricting me to a diet free of salt, oil and ghee. I was shifted to a normal ward from the ICU as my condition stabilized and was allowed to feed my baby. All my dreams for my daughter were in vain. I was going into depression, questions kept bothering me - how will I take care of myself, my children, what if I get another attack? During tough times, my baby was very calm. She used to be fed by my sister and wouldn’t cry at all and sleep. After a week I was discharged from hospital and the struggle started of getting my life back to normal.
I was on sedatives, blood pressure medicines and drugs to avoid seizures. It took 3 months for my blood pressure to come back to normal. My body was still weak, with a lot of spasms, continuous fever, dizziness, unable to remember spellings, difficulty in driving, frustration, depression, and feeling suicidal due to drugs. I was scared to go to Dubai to be with my husband. After six months, all the medicines were stopped and with all the support from my family, I am trying to lead a normal life and raising my children as I dreamed.
Motherhood makes you forget every pain you experienced while bringing life to this world and gives you the strength to face traumas while looking at smiles in your arms.
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All About Rough-and-Tumble Play
If you have come across small kids chasing, rolling around or play-wrestling, don’t be shocked. It’s rough and tumble play which most toddlers and preschoolers enjoy at their age. Want to know more about it? Read here -
As parents, you must have some time or the other come across small kids, playing, indulging in cartwheels and somersaults, chasing, rolling around and play-wrestling. Or, you must have got worried watching your preschooler whacking other toddler’s head with his toy or sippy cup. This is what is called rough and tumble play. Most kids indulge in it. And what parents see as fighting, kids see as play and fun. Here, parents need to understand that it is not aggression or conflict. You will be surprised to learn that rough and tumble play helps children develop many skills.
Benefits of Rough-and-Tumble Play
They understand their limits and their strengths.
They understand how far they can go with other kids.
They explore social interactions by reading and understanding body language of other children.
They try to establish their competency.
They learn about role playing.
It gives them an outlet for their energy.
No wonder many preschools conduct rough and tumble play sessions like tumbling on a mat, bouncing, or a tug of war in a safe environment. It has been seen that more than girls, boys are rough-and-tumblers. There are a few reasons to this. From a very young age, boys are conditioned by the society to be strong and powerful. Rough and tumble playing addresses this need for power. Also, the family members always prefer to indulge in rough play with boys more than girls. They bounce them or wrestle with them. Most often than not, boys are found imitating how adults play with them. However, today’s children are exposed to too much media violence which has a negative influence on them. It might sometimes reflect in their rough play too. Here are ways to distinguish play-fighting from real-fighting and play-aggression from a real one.
If kids are seen smiling, laughing and enjoying while they are in a fight, it is rough play. They fight, they make up, and they keep on playing together. Here, no one gets hurt.
But if you find them crying, afraid or angry while in a fight with their peer, it is a signal that you should intervene and settle down the matter, because this is not play but a conflict.
Tips on Rough and Tumble Play for Parents
Here are some tips that will be of help to you if your preschooler is interested in rough and tumble play:
Set ground rules
Setting up some ground rules is very important. It helps avoid unnecessary aggression and kids don’t get hurt. For example, for plays like tug of war, wrestling or climbing over one another, set rules such as no hitting on head, no hair pulling, no wearing shoes, etc. Also, kids should know that this is just a play and they can stop it whenever they want or are uncomfortable.
Supervise
If kids are rough playing, they have to be monitored. Play can soon turn into aggression with kids. If you see happy and smiling faces, they aren’t trying to hurt each other. But if you see their expressions getting serious, you need to intervene to redirect kids’ energy, break the negative play pattern and get them to play positively.
Be gentle
If you are rough playing with your kid, be gentle with him to avoid any accidental injury. Especially with babies or toddlers, never shake them as it can cause bleeding in the brain. Also, be careful while bouncing your child on your knee or lifting him into the air.
Seek help
If you see your preschooler getting frequently aggressive during his rough and tumble play sessions, maybe it’s time you take him to a doctor to work out his issues.
Small kids are unable to express themselves well. This also leads to aggression in them which shows in their playing. But this aggression diminishes once the kids grow up and are able to express themselves appropriately. Read more
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