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itsbabytime
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WAY TMI Q for those that had V-birth and tear or episiotomy?
I know this Q is way beyond the bounds of TMI but, I am way too  to call the Dr to ask.
I had a Vbirth 4 weeks ago and had a 2nd degree tear. Doc told me in terms of care to use the squirt bottle and not really wipe in the front and when washing to use soap only in the back to avoid the front/stitches area. So this is what I have been doing but I feel gross and I am wondering can I wash normally with soap now in the area or do I have to wait until my 6wk visit?
Thanks so much - please don't quote I may take this down soon b/c I am so
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Posted 9/26/07 7:04 PM  |
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Mommy2Boys
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Re: WAY TMI Q for those that had V-birth and tear or episiotomy?
I washed with soap VERY LIGHTLY to clean the area. I wouldnt clean "inside" yet.
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| Posted 9/26/07 7:12 PM |
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Re: WAY TMI Q for those that had V-birth and tear or episiotomy?
Posted by jellybean1420
I washed with soap VERY LIGHTLY to clean the area. I wouldnt clean "inside" yet.
I did this also. I waited about 3-4 weeks for the "inside" part.
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| Posted 9/26/07 7:16 PM |
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itsbabytime
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Re: WAY TMI Q for those that had V-birth and tear or episiotomy?
Posted by jellybean1420
I washed with soap VERY LIGHTLY to clean the area. I wouldnt clean "inside" yet.
Ok more TMI - by the area do you mean outside or where the stitches are
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| Posted 9/26/07 7:19 PM |
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beachgirl
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Re: WAY TMI Q for those that had V-birth and tear or episiotomy?
I washed in the general area...if you know what I mean with a soft cloth and lots of soap..that way the area was getting clean but I wasnt hurting myself.
Oh and there is no such thing as a TMI Q. after giving birth.
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| Posted 9/26/07 7:32 PM |
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Disneygirl
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Re: WAY TMI Q for those that had V-birth and tear or episiotomy?
By 4wks pp your stitches should have dissolved by now. As long as you feel ok and not too sensitive down there you should be able to wash inside and out at this time
Message edited 9/26/2007 7:59:53 PM.
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| Posted 9/26/07 7:59 PM |
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bayla
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Re: WAY TMI Q for those that had V-birth and tear or episiotomy?
Posted by KerriSteve
Posted by jellybean1420
I washed with soap VERY LIGHTLY to clean the area. I wouldnt clean "inside" yet.
I did this also. I waited about 3-4 weeks for the "inside" part.
same here i was so nervous to wash too, my male dr who delivered me told me to wait like 4 days after i got home the female dr in the group who examined me the day i was leaving the hospital said wait 2-3 weeks, as a female she totally understood and realized its painful and uncomfortable down there.
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| Posted 9/26/07 8:15 PM |
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