**Lacerations or episiotomies do not always occur in mothers who have natural childbirth; they are likely to happen only when the mother’s nutrition is excessive, the fetal head is too large, preventing the baby’s head from passing through the birth canal, or when the mother’s age is relatively advanced, resulting in insufficient strength.
To ensure the safety of both the mother and the fetus, doctors may make a small incision in the mother’s **. If the doctor does not address this situation promptly, the mother’s ** may tear. It is important to understand that tearing leads to irregular wounds, and stitching for the mother will be more painful and harder to recover from. However, it can save some energy and strength for the mother, avoid serious damage to the mother’s **, and ensure that the fetus does not experience hypoxia. These wounds are relatively easy to care for afterward and recover quickly.
Will the couple’s intimacy during natural childbirth be affected by “episiotomy”? You’ll know after reading.
So, will the episiotomy affect future sexual activity between the couple? Whether it is an episiotomy or a tear, it is done to help the mother deliver the baby more smoothly. As long as proper care is taken after birth, the wound will heal well, and it will not affect the couple’s life. Therefore, when facing an episiotomy, don’t worry about mental burdens and don’t be concerned that it will affect future sexual activity between the couple.
So, how should the episiotomy be cared for?
After giving birth, lochia will be expelled from the body, which also promotes the recovery of the uterus. Therefore, using sanitary pads is a situation that needs to be faced postpartum. Timely changes of sanitary pads are necessary to avoid infection at the episiotomy site. Additionally, attention should be paid to the hygiene of the private area. After the baby is born, it is essential to keep it clean, wiping with iodine cotton balls daily.
Furthermore, if an episiotomy or tear occurs during delivery, it is advised to wait for three months after the baby is born before engaging in sexual activity. Otherwise, it may lead to the wound tearing again and result in ** infections. To restore the wife’s health, men must learn to control themselves.
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