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A member asked:

How do i get rid of stitches that were supposed to go off themselves? its been 18 days since i gave birth the natural way

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Go back to OB MD: You need to return to the OB MD to have the surgical site evaluated and possible stitch removal.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 6/22/2019

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