2 weeks ago I gave birth normally and as follows of course I have stitches. For several days I have been feeling a bulge around the seams ... Something like a pimple and not very small. I'm consulting with you as I wait for my 'cycle' to decrease before I go for a check-up, but I'm worried it's not something serious. Have any of you had something like this?
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In my opinion, this is a slight inflammation or normal wound healing. Ask your doctor, but such bumps are not uncommon in any wound - just the immune system fights the open wound, but if you feel a throbbing in place, the pain may be an antibiotic. Usually, if there is no throbbing, it is not an infection - in my opinion, the wound simply heals and new tissue is formed. If you are breastfeeding, keep in mind that your period will either not come or will be irregular - be sure to use condoms during sex. Congratulations on the decision to give birth naturally and a lot of health and happiness to the little one.
Calm down, it's normal. For me, the swelling was to the point that I couldn't sit or move normally. Make my mother a decoction of sumac (50 g per 5 liters of water) and squatted over a basin, wrapped in a thick blanket on a steam bath for about 10-15 minutes 2-3 procedures in the evening and the swelling subsided. Look on the net, it is recommended for such cases and it is not dangerous. You can also use cotton to lightly clean the outside for disinfection. In no case, however, internal rinsing is not recommended for postpartum (if you have internal sutures / wounds), only external, steam bath or tampon. Otherwise, don't worry at all, you even have a small swelling. But still, to be calm, consult a doctor.
Author: I read on internet forums about such things, and someone had said that this thing still suits them, but no one mentioned what exactly it is. Otherwise it does not hurt and there is no thumping. At first I thought it might be some subcutaneous hair, but such a bulge ... I don't know. I'm having an examination next week, I hope they don't have to cut it, I'm in a big panic; e Thanks to n1.
From 1 - Mercy, Author, I can also support number 2 and add that a decoction of yarrow also helps - as she wrote just sit in a basin or bath with this decoction. In case of a mild infection, I just washed myself and immediately felt relief. In time, however, this outflow will stop, you will see. ATTENTION only if you feel throbbing, fever - then you are for a doctor and antibiotics. Especially for menstruation, do not wait if you are breastfeeding and use sanitary napkins that you change often. It is no coincidence that 40 days were given to a woman in labor to recover. At that time, the mother was even lying down, she was taken care of by the grandmothers and the other members of the family, she didn't even go out (the last one was too much), but people used to give themselves time and patience. In today's fast-paced world, we live very fast and can't wait for anything, and we perceive our bodies as a kind of technique - they have to function, and we consider doctors to be mechanics or magicians and we do not give time for treatment and recovery. Just watch yourself, but when you're throbbing and fever for an antibiotic. Nothing bad can happen to you, don't worry! That's why they make these incisions - to have a clean wound, not a tear. It will heal well and you will forget. Congratulations on the decision to give birth normally. Unfortunately, my sister decided otherwise and they tore her apart and for 5 months now her belly has not been removed and she is like pregnant, although she is otherwise weak, she could not get up for weeks and her breast milk did not start. Another friend of mine gave birth again by cesarean section and also did not breastfeed. In addition, children born this way then suffer from a lack of important bacteria and antibodies, the risk of diabetes, overweight and allergies are higher. You just don't get obsessed - your vagina was created for childbirth and will fully recover after that if you give it time. It is important to be sparing, to rest now, to pay attention, and your body knows its job. Give yourself the 40 days that people used to give mothers to recover. And one more piece of advice - don't do "baby" gatherings now in the winter, because it's full of viruses, flu and you can go back to the hospital with the baby because of such nonsense. Tell all your friends and acquaintances without joking that in April you said you were planning a "baby" or a baptism and you do not accept guests. My friend gave birth years ago and in November she and various relatives, neighbors and acquaintances brought her flu at home, then all winter in hospitals, and her breast milk stopped due to stress. He spares in a nutshell everything and does not compromise - you and the baby are the most important now