If a person tears during vaginal delivery then the next question is usually how can I heal? Healing vaginal tears is a spectrum, just like anything in birth and postpartum. This episode dives into some tips about how to help that process proceed.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- Ice can be really helpful for the first 24 hrs but should not be used on the vulva and perineum after 48 hrs
- After ice warmth is helpful for healing. Many people use warm baths or sitz baths during this time.
- Avoiding constipation or unnecessary strain or pressure on the pelvic floor aids in healing
- It is normal for it to take anywhere from days to weeks to heal from a tear depending on severity.
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07/15/22 • 10 min
Doula Tips and Tits with Kaely Harrod - How Can I Help Tears Heal After Giving Birth?
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Hello and welcome back to Kaely Daly Today's question is, how can I help tears heal after giving birth? So this is piggybacking on our last question of how common it is to tear in the midst of birth. And so what does that healing process look like? And how can you help it easier? This is Kaely Daily, the bi weekly podcast about all things doula Tips and Tits where we answer one question about pregnancy, labor, postpartum or lactation, in order
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