I'm pretty sure my episiotomy stitches tore. This happened 3 days ago and I haven't stopped bleeding dark to bright red blood since then. Should I be worried or will it heal itself properly?
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It would avail a more precise response if you could clarify whether it was a mediolateral episiotomy (traditional) or midline (perineotomy). In the former case, the bulbocavernosus muscle is being cut; whereas the latter involves bulbocavernosus, levator ani, and often transverse vaginal muscles.
Get examined by the specialist for the episiorrhaphy complications, and make sure to maintain a normal bowel movement to prevent constipation that may intensify the problem (especially, when the levator ani is involved). The wound must be kept clean and dry.
Get examined by the specialist for the episiorrhaphy complications, and make sure to maintain a normal bowel movement to prevent constipation that may intensify the problem (especially, when the levator ani is involved). The wound must be kept clean and dry.
Thank you for your question. If you are having persistent bright red bleeding then you should see your obstetrician asap to stop the bleeding. If the bleeding has stopped, then your doctor will likely alow it to heal on its own as closing it will likely lead to infection and break down. Any cosmetic concerns can be addressed after it has healed about 3 months.