How long for an episiotomy to heal? (also in Baby)

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21/11/2009 at 19:00
Just wondering, as I had one and I just feel like shite! I don't know how long to expect it to take to heal. I'd really appreciate some advice from anyone else who's had one. x x x

Em x x x

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22/11/2009 at 17:23
for my first baby, i took nearly 8 weeks to heal and heal badly. almost 6 mths later, the skin is a bit tighter but occasionally i do get lot of farting from the skin. it seems like my vaginal farting but it cause by my loose skin.
my second baby, i didnt need episiotomy, which is good. but i do get lot of farting if i bend down. trap wind?? might want to see gynae to remove the loose skin.
have u ask someone to check for you?? maybe it didnt heal porperly or u got scar tissue?
hope u feel better soon!
25/11/2009 at 16:57
I had one of these and a 3b tear so I was a bt of a mess. All I can advise is to put tea tree in the bath and bathe 1-2 a day if possible, take arnica and if there is any sign of infection go to get some antibiotics. You just have to be kind to yourself for a while. I was all healed by 6 weeks.You will be fine too x
29/11/2009 at 17:57
Thanks girls, I really think it's on the way to healing now. My stitches look like they've disolved and it's so much less painful than it was. FIngers crossed it'll be all better by Christmas! x x x

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02/12/2009 at 08:49
i had a 3rd degree tear and was all healed and felt much better after 6 weeks!! Its now 8 months since my dd was born, and i've had no problems at all
xx
02/12/2009 at 15:29
Thanks tanroe. I actually think it's almost healed, doesn't hurt at all anymore so fingers crossed it won't be too long until I feel completely normal! x x x

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06/12/2009 at 18:48
i had a epistomy and it took 2-3 weeks to heal and healed really well with minimal scaring and bumps so my doctor told me.
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