wiping post partum

I had a second degree tear and gave birth a week ago. My crotch and my butt still hurt very very bad obviously. I have had some bowel movements but I am terrified to wipe. I’ve tried very gently but it hurts so bad. It’s so gross that I can’t wipe my butt but idk what to do. I’m also so scared of like hitting my stitches when i wipe.

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Are you using dermaplast spray? I have third degree and they told me to spray not just the cut area but also the butt, and keep spraying. Do you have stool softener too?

Yes and yes. I don’t really spray my butt though only my vagina. I will start spray my butt too. I have been taking stool softener

I’m so concerned about pooping. My hospital doesn’t make you poop in order for them to discharge you, so I’m nervous to be leaving hospital without having the nurses there anymore to help me! 😢
I’m on your side and know what you’re going thru! We got this mama

They also said even though tedious, I could spray off in the shower each time after like padding as much of it off my butt lol. Kinda like a bidet!

I had a second degree tear and was also scared to wipe. To “ wipe” I gently dabbed and used the Frida peri bottle to finish cleaning myself. Definitely be on top of your stool softener so it’s easier to use the restroom. I don’t force it out, if it’s not an easy exit I just wait cause I was scared of forcing it out too

Noooo don’t wipe mama! Use a peri bottle to rinse your vagina and butt. Shower if you have to. Use dermaplast and spray on your vagina and the pad you put on. Use witch hazel pads as well (I’ve heard a couple of people use this to wipe as well, but I never tried it myself).

my first bowel movement wasn’t too bad! just keep taking stool softener also i made sure to ask for stool softener while still in the hospital:)

I tried the witch hazel to gently wipe and it hurttttt

I never wiped after I gave birth to my first, had second degree tear. Used the peri bottle first and then showered after a bm, it took me more than 6w to heal and when I tried to wipe I messed up the stitches so I opted for just rinse and wash.

I have a second degree tear as well. But I’m able to just wipe my booty. That’s the least sensitive part. I haven’t really taken stool softeners but when I go I just let it happen with out trying to force it out.
But also the pain in my vagina! I don’t even know how to explain the feeling I feel lol

i feel you girl 😭the pain

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