Question 1

stitching after labor and delivery

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Sutures: Sutures might be needed if there was a significant tear during delivery or if you had an episiotomy. If this doesn't address your question then please re-ask with a clear question. Take Care.

Question 2

gave labor 9 days ago today i noticed the string from stitching hanging out. i'm able to pull & push it. very painful meds not helping is it normal?

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Maybe not normal: The tails on these stitches are usually cut about 1-2cm long.  If the tail is longer than this, it can mean that some of the incision came open.  If you are having a lot of pain as well, you need an exam just to make sure everything is healing the way it should.  Best wishes!

Question 3

how painful is labor?

Accepted Answer

Not pain-free: Don't get suckered, labor hurts. How different women cope with pain is what varies. It is possible to deliver without drugs or epidural but some women have added fears, anxiety, distrust, & misinformation which can add exponentially to the pain experience. Talk to your OB about options & your needs. Labor with family and/or friends who help and trust your OB provider - you'll be just fine.

Question 4

whats stitch in side?

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Fold in the pleura: This is a knife-like pain that happens from time to time to many of us and taht gets worse as we breathe in. There are many myths, but what is actually happening is that the pleura folds on itself, like underwear might do. A very deep breath will generally end this, or it will self-cure. It's almost never related to disease and if you have no other symptoms, ignore it.

Question 5

what does labor feel like ?

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Quite painful : According to some people,  labor pain is like a pain you never experience in any other condition. It start at the onset of labour with contractions of uterus trying to push the fetus out and doesn't end until this is accomplished, usually in a couple of hours.

Question 6

could having stitches removed hurt?

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Most often: It is either slightly uncomfortable or there is no discomfort. Occasionally there is pain if the sutures were left in too long. Usually it is pretty easy and painless.

Question 7

should i bandage this or get stitches?

Accepted Answer

Uncertain: May need stitches if wound depth &gt; 1/4”, wound edges are gaping  or jagged or if fat / muscle is visibly extending from wound.  See:  http://www.mayoclinic.org/first-aid/first-aid-cuts/basics/art-20056711

Question 8

hi, how to clean a stitched/glued area?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Your doc should have provided you with instructions on how to take care of it. The problem is that it depends on the location of the wound, the type of wound and the type of repair done. Normally, there is a period after repair that the wound needs to stay dry and covered. After that exposure to water is recommended but when, again depends on the wound, location and type of repair.

Question 9

what is ''active management of labor'' then?

Accepted Answer

Speeding up labor: The 'active management of labor' emerged in the 1990's when it was found that women who had their labors managed to deliver faster had fewer infections, bleeding and c-sections than women who were allowed to labor without any medical interventions.  It usually means breaking the water and starting Pitocin (oxytocin) quickly when women enter labor.  It is not univerally accepted as a way of practice.

Question 10

what are the first signs of labor in month 8?

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Please ask your OB: Any regular contractions or increased discharge, if u and baby is ok if u go into labor before 37 weeks  then your doc will try to stop it, if your water breaks then it won't be stopped, so if u are worried call now so premature labor can be prevented rather than treated, and i always get an ultrasound on all of my pts between 34-36 weeks so i know what is going on, and don't go past your due date.

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Whats stitch in side?

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Should i bandage this or get stitches?

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