I’m two weeks PP and had two small tears, but good lord- going to the bathroom STUNG so bad! I learned a tip that made it 100x easier though! While on the toilet, scoot your butt as far back on the seat as you can. Then lean forward over the bowl until you’re doubled over with your hands on the floor (or on a stool) this angles your pelvis to be level with the floor so that urine goes straight down into the bowl instead of coming into contact with the lacerations. It made such a difference for me!!
At my hospital in Germany we offer a stool softener the next day after the birth, regardless of tear or not, vaginal or C-section birth. Found the practice very useful after giving birth myself too ☺️
Do they stay in the hospital for longer after birth in Germany too? Here in The Netherlands you get sent home 4-6 hours after the birth.. no matter the time of day.
@@kellyv4595 normally 24-72h for a vaginal birth and 48-96h for a C-section, depending on the hospital and patient. You can have an „ambulant“ delivery where you go home after less than 24h, but this is generally allowed for the 2nd and more birth and if the previous deliveries went without complications. But you guys in the Netherlands have even better midwife care than we do here in Germany (which is already amazing)
@@kristina282k Germany sounds similar to Canada. I was told they give you a laxative the next day and for vaginal births it's 24-36 hours and c-section it's 48-72 hours.
I wish you would have mentioned how long a tear can take to fully heal. I was under the impression that healing would take about 6 weeks, but at 6 weeks I tried to be intimate with my partner and it literally felt like a knife. I am now almost 8 weeks and I still don't feel like its completely healed even though the stitches are gone. After discussions with other moms, it seems pretty common that healing can take months and that isn't really discussed.
@@peglegbabydoll It took me about 12 weeks before I could sort of be intimate, but only missionary. I would say to be fully healed, probably closer to 20 weeks. However, its been 16 months and there are still times it feels sensitive.
@@jenniferreynolds1537 wow that's a long time. Guess I just have to wait it out then ! I'm trying not to think about it. I just started using estrogen cream and I'm feeling less pain already I think some of my problem was very dry skin causing pain
Medi-Honey, Medi-Honey, Medi-Honey is the best thing I discovered on my second delivery. I am 3 days from delivering my 3rd and I had tears with the previous two. Just wanted to put this out there!! Put it right on the pad and it was wonderful during recovery!
I had a 9 lbs baby, Im 36 years old and had no tearing at all after a painful vaginal delivery. I credit it to my L&D nurse...she used mineral oil during the pushing stage...I also was really good about kegals my whole pregnancy.
I just had my second 3 weeks ago and also didn’t tear and I do remember the ob asking for mineral oil and now thinking that’s what helped prevent me from tearing this time around, along with the kegels
I m 29weeks pregnant can you please elaborate how to use mineral oil and which is good one? Its my 1st bby n i m feeling stretchy below vaginal hole n above anal hole since two days
pro tip - witch hazel pads really help with stitches too. Mine would always stick to my pad and be so painful but i'd carefully tuck a witch hazel pad right up against my stitches and it helped so much plus helped with healing
Love how you advocate for physical therapy. I had grade 3 lacerations and asked my OB to refer me to physical therapy. Unfortunately he said that this is not typical postpartum care. Hoping to get the care I need.
Thank you!!! I needed this, first time mama over here. Just gave birth yesterday 2/2/22 and had a traumatic and fast labor. I knew I tore but the doctor wouldn’t tell the me the degree. I didn’t expect the amount of blood loss and pain I would be feeling.
This video came just in time! I’m being induced tomorrow morning for low fluid and consistently low BPP scores. I’m only 36.5 weeks, so I’m worried she will be on the smaller side, but at this point she is safer outside of the womb. Thank you for posting this so I can prepare :)
For anyone out there that has a 3rd degree tear that isn't healing after 2 months. My doctor put me on estradiol, he said to use a pea size amount in the morning and at night in the areas that needed healing. The cream is supposed to increase blood flow to the area to help it heal. I remember it was night and day after I started using the cream. I'd say talk to your doctor about estradiol (estrogen cream) if your lacerations aren't healing.
Such a helpful video! Thank you. I had a baby in July and was not prepared for a tear and needed these tips. I’ll add, one of my nurses gave me an inflatable cushion that made a world of difference and let me take it home. It was square so not a donut but similar concept.
I have a one month old. Had to have an episiotomy. Yes to all of this! Also would add a perineal balm. Just recently found it. Love it for when I’m feeling a bit dry and a tad sore now. Will use it for perineal massage during the third trimester next time.
I just gave birth on Monday 2 days ago !!!!!!!! Thanks you guys I love that you both are fellow doctors, super cute channel been following for a while 🥰❤️
Can you talk more about lacerations and tears to the labia? There's so many videos about perineum tears but no one talks about tearing up and the effects of that. Sensation changes and numbness after specifically
I gave birth last week and also have a 3rd degree tear 😬 out of interest, how long did it take to heal to a level that you were comfortable with 😅 ie that doesn't sting or feel painful and you don't think about it too much when going to the toilet
@@LHMLHW oh no, I feel for you! The first couple/few weeks were pretty uncomfortable and I had to take Motrin and Tylenol for the pain. It started to get better around week 4 and my OB said I was all healed up at 8 weeks postpartum. The first week or so burned while using the bathroom and everyone thinks that you’ll tear the stitches when you have a bowel movement but that doesn’t happen.
@@ranak5990 thank you so much for the reply 😊 it gives me so much hope! I hope you are feeling well recovered now in all other aspects and enjoying the time with your baby.
I would really like to see a video (and maybe your brand is more conservative than this) on what to expect in terms of what your vulva / vagina should look like after childbirth / episiotomy/ tearing. For those of us who looked, it can be pretty horrifying and hard to know what is normal and what is not and how much healing to expect. There is very little info about this on the internet so it’s really hard to find good info (there’s lots of Reddit threads and Colleen ballingers description of her experience), and OBs tend to be very blasé with it because they’re used to seeing it all the time. Would be nice to get some expert info about what is normal for people to expect.
Omg, yes! I just had my second child and even then I’m not sure! I asked the first time around but didn’t get a straight answer and I haven’t had my postpartum appointment yet but wondering if I should ask or should just ask to be referred to a pelvic floor therapist
I had a 2nd degree tear and a postpartum hemmorage so am not doing well during this postpartum period. About to take my first postpartum poop and absolutely dreading the discomfort with these stitches...and scared of popping them, honestly.
Ha 20 yrs ago it was take pain relief so your bottle pat dry and try not to sit for longer than 30 mins at a time. Use donut pillow. Was never told about the witch hazel or the analgesic. Had to take temp every 4 hrs. Calls to hospital twice a day for 72 hrs. After that I went to my week appt my stitches healed. My son's head was 13 CM. I had 3-4th degree tear. Not fun.
39 weeks today, I have no idea when baby will come. Thanks for this information, really helpful. I don't know if here in Ireland they provide you with softener stool
I had perineal and labial tearing with my youngest daughter. I believe it was 3rd degree but it may have been 4th degree. My labor and delivery was so rapid. Dilation 4cm to birth in 30 minutes. I also had an episiotomy with my oldest daughter. I now have lichen sclerosus and my scar tissue is in tightening and causing small tears. Not fun!
What if the stinging is still super intense even after all these tips? My daughter just had a baby and nothing is helping. She had grade 2 bilateral labia lacerations 😢
I wish I knew what « foul smell » was. I think I smelled bad from the get gi st the hospital. But is that just the blood from the inside that has a certain smell? I’ve no clue.
Is donut cushion safe to use while healing from vaginal delivery? I read somewhere that it compresses vessels and delays blood flow to the torn tissues.
They aren’t going to make a huge difference but I really like the heavy flow liners with MINT (& lavender/aloe) made by the HoneyPot Company (found at Target if you’re in the US). The mint gives the pads a nice cooling feeling. With a 3rd degree tear I will take all the pain relief I can get. I also take Mirilax daily. I find it hurts to get in and out of bed/chair and to sit for too long. I am tempted to buy one of those doughnut pillows. Has anyone had experience with it?
Good evening Doctor, I'm 30 weeks 1day pregnant nd my baby now weights 3lbsnd1ounce. My doctor told me my baby is under weight, so do i need to worry? What can i do to grow my baby weight in next 3-4 weeks so that i can meet the baby weight. Thankyou
Wow, I have a walk in shower, definitely just going to hop in it and turn the water on when I go #1 next time- duh! My first birth I had a 2nd degree tear, it was all good until I had to go #1 because it just stung so bad for the first couple days! So thank you! Your idea about using the peri bottle while you're actually going pee made me think- hey the walk in shower is right next to the toilet so why not? Also, I personally never bothered with the throw away undies- just too many steps involved. I chose the sexy depends all the way lol, because I didn't always need an ice pad and the depends are just ready to go. Also with those stool softeners, wearing the depends comes in handy if you can guess what I mean :)
From my experience about a week. May depend a bit on how much you tear or how your body heals. I had a second degree tear and still am using the peri bottle and sometimes the witch hazel pads and dermaplast 9 days post partum.
This is random...but maybe you'll see this and comment, I have a question!...that dont worry I will be asking my OB tomorrow as well. You probably wont see this...but I just tested positive for gestational diabetes @26 weeks, but I also was told my baby is below the 10th percentile in growth. So I have a tiny baby or so I was told...now I am just confused...are these correlated? I thought babies were normally larger when you have this not the other way around. I personally have only gained about 14 pounds the whole pregnancy so far...which I'm told is fine. I'm just wondering if false positives are common or if my babies small size has any correlation to the gestational diabetes.
First time mom here so this might be a dumb question, but does the Dermaplast leave any type of residue or stickiness that would be irritating or otherwise need to be additionally cleaned & removed?
Definitely ask your ob for an alternative. Mine prescribed me proctofoam. I’m not sure if there’s lanolin in that but I know they’ll be able to suggest alternatives of some sort.
Hello Doc, I am 5months pregnant and I have a keloid between my vagina and my stomach (i dont know how we call it hehe, its like a forehead part in my vagina)… currently there is a pus formation in my keloid, does this affect the growth of my baby?
I'm a former L&D nurse and I have flashbacks to making those pads for my patients. 😂 Question, does everything 'usually' go back to normal after healing?
NOPE!! It’s literally never the same again. I had a 2.5 tear and it was horrible for me. I never even had cramps before baby so it was a HUGE change for me.
I would worry about the bidet being too hard. It should be as hard as a faucet on a medium to light pressure. I’ve used a bidet once and felt like it was cleaning my soul out
@@Hamenjy my bidet has a really gentle setting where it’s almost like turning on the sink lightly and it has cold warm and hot. I can also change position of nozzle it’s a really nice one.
The nice part about the peri bottle is that you can control the pressure and adjust immediately to where you need it or stop if needed. I just had my first baby in January!
Why is it that each body part gets the scientific name except “bottom?” Also, it’d be great to hear about any reusable alternative products that are available to sub for the disposable things.
I suppose you could use an actual reusable ice pack wrapped in cloth instead of those freda mom things. Just have to wait on it to get cold again. And there’s also cloth reusable pads, and underwear but judging by how they’re talking you’d need a lot of overnights for recovery so unless you intend on using them long term might not be a good alternative. I haven’t had my baby yet so take my suggestions with a grain of salt.
Those are the worst peri bottles, get one of the upside down ones. Worth your $12. Skip the pad and mesh undies, adult diapers are the way get the unscented if you don’t wasn’t to smell like a grandma.
Ladies load yourself up with tons and tons of water. I promise you will not tear. I had a very quick unassisted birth and home and I had zero tears. I drank about 500ml of my red raspberry leaf tea infusion and 3 liters of water a day since the first trimester. I wouldn't drink the tea in the first if I wasn't using it before getting pregnant but since I drink that tea everyday I didn't stop.
I’m two weeks PP and had two small tears, but good lord- going to the bathroom STUNG so bad! I learned a tip that made it 100x easier though! While on the toilet, scoot your butt as far back on the seat as you can. Then lean forward over the bowl until you’re doubled over with your hands on the floor (or on a stool) this angles your pelvis to be level with the floor so that urine goes straight down into the bowl instead of coming into contact with the lacerations. It made such a difference for me!!
I approve this message it's true
Tried this definitely works
1. Peri bottle
2. Pat dry
3. Dermaplast spray
4. Which Hazel pads
5. Jumbo pads
6. Mesh underwear
7. Ice pads
8. Pain medication
9. Stool softener
10. Sitz baths
11. Which Hazel foam
12. Exquisite pain - call dr
13. Foul smelling discharge - call dr
14. Fever over 100.4F/38C - call dr
15. Pelvic floor physical therapy
Thank you
At my hospital in Germany we offer a stool softener the next day after the birth, regardless of tear or not, vaginal or C-section birth. Found the practice very useful after giving birth myself too ☺️
Absolutely agree! Whether there is tearing or not, a stool softener is a must after giving birth.
Do they stay in the hospital for longer after birth in Germany too? Here in The Netherlands you get sent home 4-6 hours after the birth.. no matter the time of day.
@@kellyv4595 normally 24-72h for a vaginal birth and 48-96h for a C-section, depending on the hospital and patient. You can have an „ambulant“ delivery where you go home after less than 24h, but this is generally allowed for the 2nd and more birth and if the previous deliveries went without complications. But you guys in the Netherlands have even better midwife care than we do here in Germany (which is already amazing)
I took it for a month after birth it was so helpful
@@kristina282k Germany sounds similar to Canada. I was told they give you a laxative the next day and for vaginal births it's 24-36 hours and c-section it's 48-72 hours.
I wish you would have mentioned how long a tear can take to fully heal. I was under the impression that healing would take about 6 weeks, but at 6 weeks I tried to be intimate with my partner and it literally felt like a knife. I am now almost 8 weeks and I still don't feel like its completely healed even though the stitches are gone. After discussions with other moms, it seems pretty common that healing can take months and that isn't really discussed.
How long did it take you to heal? I'm 6 weeks and still not healed :(
@@peglegbabydoll It took me about 12 weeks before I could sort of be intimate, but only missionary. I would say to be fully healed, probably closer to 20 weeks. However, its been 16 months and there are still times it feels sensitive.
@@jenniferreynolds1537 wow that's a long time. Guess I just have to wait it out then ! I'm trying not to think about it. I just started using estrogen cream and I'm feeling less pain already I think some of my problem was very dry skin causing pain
I think each person heals a bit different.
Took me months to be intimate after childbirth. 😊
@@b.t-q792 I'm 8 weeks now and feeling a lot better. Not sure that I'm ready to be intimate though
Medi-Honey, Medi-Honey, Medi-Honey is the best thing I discovered on my second delivery. I am 3 days from delivering my 3rd and I had tears with the previous two. Just wanted to put this out there!! Put it right on the pad and it was wonderful during recovery!
I had a 9 lbs baby, Im 36 years old and had no tearing at all after a painful vaginal delivery. I credit it to my L&D nurse...she used mineral oil during the pushing stage...I also was really good about kegals my whole pregnancy.
I just had my second 3 weeks ago and also didn’t tear and I do remember the ob asking for mineral oil and now thinking that’s what helped prevent me from tearing this time around, along with the kegels
I m 29weeks pregnant can you please elaborate how to use mineral oil and which is good one? Its my 1st bby n i m feeling stretchy below vaginal hole n above anal hole since two days
MORE SOLO VIDEOS WITH DR. SARAH!! You’re so kind and just love hearing your perspective on this whole pregnancy journey and beyond♥️
pro tip - witch hazel pads really help with stitches too. Mine would always stick to my pad and be so painful but i'd carefully tuck a witch hazel pad right up against my stitches and it helped so much plus helped with healing
Love how you advocate for physical therapy. I had grade 3 lacerations and asked my OB to refer me to physical therapy. Unfortunately he said that this is not typical postpartum care. Hoping to get the care I need.
In other countries, it is a given.
Thank you!!! I needed this, first time mama over here. Just gave birth yesterday 2/2/22 and had a traumatic and fast labor. I knew I tore but the doctor wouldn’t tell the me the degree. I didn’t expect the amount of blood loss and pain I would be feeling.
Hey! I gave birth as well on 2/22/22. and am in the exact same situation. Was not expecting tot be in this amount of pain. Here with ya sister
It's definitely your right to know the degree and being explained the extent of the damage. I hope you get the best aftercare xx and congrats!!
This video came just in time! I’m being induced tomorrow morning for low fluid and consistently low BPP scores. I’m only 36.5 weeks, so I’m worried she will be on the smaller side, but at this point she is safer outside of the womb.
Thank you for posting this so I can prepare :)
Oh good luck! I'm 34 weeks...
Praying for a smooth experience and healthy labor for you and baby! Good luck. 🧡
Thank you! I’m due in June and trying to absorb as much info as possible. Your channel has been invaluable!
Good luck! Baby will be here so soon!!!
omg I'm due in June too and I'm also trying to inform myself as much as I can 😂 This channel has been sooooo helpful and reassuring, thank you!!
I’m due in May and I’m also on a research binge!
Every single thing she mentions here is GOLD. Solid gold. Listen up!!!
For anyone out there that has a 3rd degree tear that isn't healing after 2 months. My doctor put me on estradiol, he said to use a pea size amount in the morning and at night in the areas that needed healing. The cream is supposed to increase blood flow to the area to help it heal. I remember it was night and day after I started using the cream. I'd say talk to your doctor about estradiol (estrogen cream) if your lacerations aren't healing.
I am thinking I need it. My mom did with me. But did you find it interacted or changed supply for breastfeeding??
@@aquababy5 not at all. I don't think the pea sized amount of cream was enough estrogen to affect anything, but speak with your doctor ❤️.
Thanks for the shoutout to pelvic PT!
- a pelvic PT (& first time expecting mom!)
3 weeks post partum and used dermoplast thanks to your rec from a prior video! It was a lifesaver. Thank you!
Such a helpful video! Thank you. I had a baby in July and was not prepared for a tear and needed these tips. I’ll add, one of my nurses gave me an inflatable cushion that made a world of difference and let me take it home. It was square so not a donut but similar concept.
I have a one month old. Had to have an episiotomy. Yes to all of this! Also would add a perineal balm. Just recently found it. Love it for when I’m feeling a bit dry and a tad sore now. Will use it for perineal massage during the third trimester next time.
My rainbow baby ( first born) is due in 4.5 weeks. Thank you so much for these videos! My husband and I LOVE them!!!
Congrats and good luck! We’re so glad to know our videos have been helpful for you.
Aw I’m 35 weeks too! I’m due March 7th!
The ice pads are a nice cushion even after they are not cold anymore 😊
Yessss. I have been asking mamadoctorjones to make this exact video forever!!
You can also get a sitz bath tray that sits on the toilet rim, so you don’t have to get in and out of the bathtub!🥰
I just gave birth on Monday 2 days ago !!!!!!!! Thanks you guys I love that you both are fellow doctors, super cute channel been following for a while 🥰❤️
Can you talk more about lacerations and tears to the labia? There's so many videos about perineum tears but no one talks about tearing up and the effects of that. Sensation changes and numbness after specifically
Yes, please.
Thank you for the tips, I tore front and back! 😭 lucky for me they’re both level 1 tears. I love that dermaplast the hospital gave me!
I’m only 15 weeks but I cry about tearing at least every other day I’m so nervous for it 🥺😭 thank you for making all these videos!
This video is 💯 accurate!! Just delivered on 2/6 and have a 3rd degree tear 😬. Can’t wait to be healed up.
I gave birth last week and also have a 3rd degree tear 😬 out of interest, how long did it take to heal to a level that you were comfortable with 😅 ie that doesn't sting or feel painful and you don't think about it too much when going to the toilet
@@LHMLHW oh no, I feel for you! The first couple/few weeks were pretty uncomfortable and I had to take Motrin and Tylenol for the pain. It started to get better around week 4 and my OB said I was all healed up at 8 weeks postpartum. The first week or so burned while using the bathroom and everyone thinks that you’ll tear the stitches when you have a bowel movement but that doesn’t happen.
@@LHMLHW I really hope the healing process goes smoothly for you! And congratulations on your baby!!!
@@ranak5990 thank you so much for the reply 😊 it gives me so much hope! I hope you are feeling well recovered now in all other aspects and enjoying the time with your baby.
Ladies put your tuck pads in the fridge❄❄., makes a world of difference , so soothing. I wish l would of known of the dermaplast when l gave birth .
This is such a great video. Very thorough and informative. Thank you
Would love to see a video on Birth Plans and what I should include on it. I’m 32 weeks and confused on what I should put.
I would really like to see a video (and maybe your brand is more conservative than this) on what to expect in terms of what your vulva / vagina should look like after childbirth / episiotomy/ tearing. For those of us who looked, it can be pretty horrifying and hard to know what is normal and what is not and how much healing to expect. There is very little info about this on the internet so it’s really hard to find good info (there’s lots of Reddit threads and Colleen ballingers description of her experience), and OBs tend to be very blasé with it because they’re used to seeing it all the time. Would be nice to get some expert info about what is normal for people to expect.
Here is Colleen’s video for reference. You guys could react! ua-cam.com/video/YkgOalM0cqA/v-deo.html
I second this idea!
Omg, yes! I just had my second child and even then I’m not sure! I asked the first time around but didn’t get a straight answer and I haven’t had my postpartum appointment yet but wondering if I should ask or should just ask to be referred to a pelvic floor therapist
Totally agree! I was also surprised to learn about the scar tissue that remains after the stitches heal.
Thank you so much How sweet my due day is coming February 14!!!
I had a 2nd degree tear and a postpartum hemmorage so am not doing well during this postpartum period. About to take my first postpartum poop and absolutely dreading the discomfort with these stitches...and scared of popping them, honestly.
Does warmer water help in the peri bottle? I was thinking warmer would be a little more soothing?
Thanks for this video 😊
Hi Sara, Would you recommend to see pelvic floor physical therapist for 2nd degree tear? Thanks
Can we please get a video on how to care for newborn and umbilical cord? Please
Ha 20 yrs ago it was take pain relief so your bottle pat dry and try not to sit for longer than 30 mins at a time. Use donut pillow. Was never told about the witch hazel or the analgesic. Had to take temp every 4 hrs. Calls to hospital twice a day for 72 hrs. After that I went to my week appt my stitches healed. My son's head was 13 CM. I had 3-4th degree tear. Not fun.
I live in Japan, it’s my first birth, and I’m expecting doctors will push me to get a episiotomy 😰 I’m stocking up on everything
39 weeks today, I have no idea when baby will come. Thanks for this information, really helpful. I don't know if here in Ireland they provide you with softener stool
Thank you!
Which brand would you suggest for newborn cream, shampoo and wash etc?
I had perineal and labial tearing with my youngest daughter. I believe it was 3rd degree but it may have been 4th degree. My labor and delivery was so rapid. Dilation 4cm to birth in 30 minutes. I also had an episiotomy with my oldest daughter. I now have lichen sclerosus and my scar tissue is in tightening and causing small tears. Not fun!
😢 yes, injury begets injury and it is so disapointing
Which baby lotion did you uses when your baby was 2 months. Can you please share
I recommend to take urine alkaliniser to help with the stinging
Dr. Bjorkman: can you do a video about how to heal vaginal scar tissue from tearing?
What if the stinging is still super intense even after all these tips? My daughter just had a baby and nothing is helping. She had grade 2 bilateral labia lacerations 😢
In the UK we don't have dermaplast. Is there an alternative? Is it safe?
I had tears during delivery last week,and I was stitched,but one of the stitches loosed from the tears,and am bleeding,what should. I do?
I wish I knew what « foul smell » was. I think I smelled bad from the get gi st the hospital. But is that just the blood from the inside that has a certain smell? I’ve no clue.
Is donut cushion safe to use while healing from vaginal delivery? I read somewhere that it compresses vessels and delays blood flow to the torn tissues.
They aren’t going to make a huge difference but I really like the heavy flow liners with MINT (& lavender/aloe) made by the HoneyPot Company (found at Target if you’re in the US). The mint gives the pads a nice cooling feeling. With a 3rd degree tear I will take all the pain relief I can get. I also take Mirilax daily. I find it hurts to get in and out of bed/chair and to sit for too long. I am tempted to buy one of those doughnut pillows. Has anyone had experience with it?
Any tips for being itchy down there? I had an episiotomy and second degree tear, and the whole area down there gets itchy as it heals!
Good evening Doctor, I'm 30 weeks 1day pregnant nd my baby now weights 3lbsnd1ounce. My doctor told me my baby is under weight, so do i need to worry? What can i do to grow my baby weight in next 3-4 weeks so that i can meet the baby weight.
Thankyou
Wow, I have a walk in shower, definitely just going to hop in it and turn the water on when I go #1 next time- duh! My first birth I had a 2nd degree tear, it was all good until I had to go #1 because it just stung so bad for the first couple days! So thank you! Your idea about using the peri bottle while you're actually going pee made me think- hey the walk in shower is right next to the toilet so why not? Also, I personally never bothered with the throw away undies- just too many steps involved. I chose the sexy depends all the way lol, because I didn't always need an ice pad and the depends are just ready to go. Also with those stool softeners, wearing the depends comes in handy if you can guess what I mean :)
Thanks so much for the info. How long will I be using these items? Idk how much to order 🤷🏻♀️
From my experience about a week. May depend a bit on how much you tear or how your body heals. I had a second degree tear and still am using the peri bottle and sometimes the witch hazel pads and dermaplast 9 days post partum.
This is random...but maybe you'll see this and comment, I have a question!...that dont worry I will be asking my OB tomorrow as well. You probably wont see this...but I just tested positive for gestational diabetes @26 weeks, but I also was told my baby is below the 10th percentile in growth. So I have a tiny baby or so I was told...now I am just confused...are these correlated? I thought babies were normally larger when you have this not the other way around. I personally have only gained about 14 pounds the whole pregnancy so far...which I'm told is fine. I'm just wondering if false positives are common or if my babies small size has any correlation to the gestational diabetes.
First time mom here so this might be a dumb question, but does the Dermaplast leave any type of residue or stickiness that would be irritating or otherwise need to be additionally cleaned & removed?
Definitely not a dumb question!! No, there isn't any type of residue or stick.
It saved me!! I loved it so much. Felt so refreshing and cool which is the goal. As many cold things there as possible
I am allergic to anything with lanolin and therefore can’t use dermoplast. Any recommendations on a good alternative?
Definitely ask your ob for an alternative. Mine prescribed me proctofoam. I’m not sure if there’s lanolin in that but I know they’ll be able to suggest alternatives of some sort.
Hello Doc, I am 5months pregnant and I have a keloid between my vagina and my stomach (i dont know how we call it hehe, its like a forehead part in my vagina)… currently there is a pus formation in my keloid, does this affect the growth of my baby?
Really helpful!!!!
Can you do a video on your babies growth spurts. My six week old is fighting sleep and so fussy.
I'm a former L&D nurse and I have flashbacks to making those pads for my patients. 😂 Question, does everything 'usually' go back to normal after healing?
NOPE!! It’s literally never the same again. I had a 2.5 tear and it was horrible for me. I never even had cramps before baby so it was a HUGE change for me.
Can u please tell me wats the use of mineral oil to avoid tearing and how to use it?
si tz bath 3x /day works wonder!!!!
Is a bidet just like a peri bottle or should I get the peri bottle no matter what
I would worry about the bidet being too hard.
It should be as hard as a faucet on a medium to light pressure.
I’ve used a bidet once and felt like it was cleaning my soul out
@@Hamenjy my bidet has a really gentle setting where it’s almost like turning on the sink lightly and it has cold warm and hot. I can also change position of nozzle it’s a really nice one.
@@bbrittany38 oooo then that should be good!!
The nice part about the peri bottle is that you can control the pressure and adjust immediately to where you need it or stop if needed. I just had my first baby in January!
I would use the bottle trust me if you get a tender spot you don't want to cause pain oooh
Meanwhile my doctor said ''just take tylenols if it hurts'' ....
Tylenol really?, lm glad l gave birth long enough ago wear my doctor gave me opiate pain meds . The after birth pain cramps were soo painful.
A frozen diaper wetted with water stays cold longer than the ice packs. ;)
Why is it that each body part gets the scientific name except “bottom?” Also, it’d be great to hear about any reusable alternative products that are available to sub for the disposable things.
I think because she means bottom of the body. So instead of listing off all of the stuff, it’s easier to just say bottom.
I suppose you could use an actual reusable ice pack wrapped in cloth instead of those freda mom things. Just have to wait on it to get cold again. And there’s also cloth reusable pads, and underwear but judging by how they’re talking you’d need a lot of overnights for recovery so unless you intend on using them long term might not be a good alternative. I haven’t had my baby yet so take my suggestions with a grain of salt.
Probably because she means a larger area.
Don't let your Dr near you with scissors. Tip #1
They don't give us ice packs at our hospital
There are some good options on amazon if you're looking to get some for yourself.
Those are the worst peri bottles, get one of the upside down ones. Worth your $12.
Skip the pad and mesh undies, adult diapers are the way get the unscented if you don’t wasn’t to smell like a grandma.
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"Bottom", really? 🙄
Ladies load yourself up with tons and tons of water. I promise you will not tear. I had a very quick unassisted birth and home and I had zero tears. I drank about 500ml of my red raspberry leaf tea infusion and 3 liters of water a day since the first trimester. I wouldn't drink the tea in the first if I wasn't using it before getting pregnant but since I drink that tea everyday I didn't stop.