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When Does Episiotomy Stitches Heal?

Hi I was wondering how long does it take the stitches to go away after having a baby. I had to have an apisiautmy. (sorry I miss spelled that) my baby weighed 10lbs 10oz so they had to cut me. My baby is now 11 days old now. I used a mirror to check to see if I saw the stitches I didn't see any but it looks like if they are gone they came out to early or maybe I ripped one and didn't know it is it normal for this to happen? Will I heel back to normal or could something be wrong.
                                                                 
Mon, 3 Nov 2014
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Hi, thanks for writing..
Usually the episiotomy wound heals in 2 weeks.. It is absorbable stitch.. So it might have healed and stitch might have fallen.. So you need not worry.. if there is pain just take warm sitz bath twice daily.. If pain persists, consult your doctor..Hope I have answered your query.. Good day..
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When Does Episiotomy Stitches Heal?

Hi, thanks for writing.. Usually the episiotomy wound heals in 2 weeks.. It is absorbable stitch.. So it might have healed and stitch might have fallen.. So you need not worry.. if there is pain just take warm sitz bath twice daily.. If pain persists, consult your doctor..Hope I have answered your query.. Good day..