3rd degree tear

Has anyone had any experience of this or tips on aiding recovery? Feeling very sorry for myself.

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I tore and had to be stitched up.
Rest as much as you can
i didnt and i opened up slightly because i wouldnt relax 😂 i had to then be checked every week by a clinic. So recovery took so much longer.
Drug yourself up when needed!
Perineal bottle is a savor.
pat dry dont wipe. And every now and then, just lay on the bed with nothing on and try air it out. It helps.

speedy recovery ! Hang in there ❤️‍🩹

I had a 4th degree tear nearly 7 weeks ago and it's healing well, so it will get better, even if it doesnt feel like it at the moment. I've been very fortunate in my recovery but make sure you're taking regular pain meds every 4 hours, not just when you feel you need them. I used cooling maxi pads for some temporary relief (got a pack of 5 in Boots). Try not to sit down on the area for too long. I used a donut cushion I bought off amazon and that relieved a lot of the pain from that area if I was sitting down. Anusol if you've got any hemorrhoids down there, they do a pregnancy and breastfeeding safe cream.

Hoping you recover quickly ❤️

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