Genius Hacks to Enhance Postpartum Healing

Vaginal tears, also known as perineal tears, can occur when the baby’s head is coming out of the vaginal opening during childbirth. Unfortunately, lots of births result in different types of tears and the best thing you can do is be prepared before birth by understanding how care providers can influence the likelihood of tearing. For example, requesting mums assume particular birth positions or advise wide open legs during crowning can create more pressure on the perineum and can increase tears. Alongside this, perineal massage can help reduce the chances of significant tears for first time mums.

 

However should you find yourself needing some postnatal recovery for a tear, here are a few things you can do….

  • Try to get some movement into the body, even if that’s around the house/garden.
  • Walking helps prevent constipation and boosts blood flow.
  • Keep your vaginal area clean by pouring warm water over your vagina and anus after you use the bathroom.

  • Baths can be a real pain saver and a valid reason to have some time to yourself, sit in warm water for 15 to 20 minutes, pop some lavender oil in as research shows this reduces redness/pain and gently pat dry your vaginal area.
  • Avoid drying with a hair dryer! That can overheat the area, be dangerous or even dissolve stitches in place. 

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