3rd degree tear

[bechope]

Can anyone tell me how long they were sore down there after a 3rd degree tear. I gave birth a week ago and still rather sore.

[nuddle]

I had a huge episiotomy with my first, and it took a good 6 weeks to heal, and feel comfortable, but if you are worried, maybe get it checked out ,just to make sure there is no infection...

[Bubble*Crazy]

Hey, Bec! Congrats on the arrival of your little one.

As anything, it can vary greatly for everyone. I had a 3rd degree tear, and took about 5 months to heal .. I would expect my case to be of the extreme end though. I also haemmoraghed (sp) and had to go into theatre to fix that and they had to redo my stitches as a result - I'm sure they weren't the most gentle they could be and a lot would have been bruising I felt.

As a result of the tear, I had a rather 'large' episiotomy with my second labour last year, to avoid similar results, and I honestly would not have known the next day ... I was completely pain free - breast feeding was more painful!

I really hope you recover soon - if you are at all concerned speak with your Ob or MCN. :hugs:

[Pinkbug]

Hey Bec just saw u are back!! how'd u go???

[pinkprincess_84]

Hi!

I had a thrid degree tear with my baby. I didn't even kno until the doctor came in to discuss surgery. Afterwards it was ok, a bit sore and swollen, it took a few weeks to heal.

Although i did end up with scar tissue damage, i am having physio to help as i had scar tissue damage, i am currently having ultrasounds on the area to help with the discomfort. However its not pain its more discomfort.

I am sure you will heal fine, if you do have scar tissue damage there is treatment available that are great and quick to help with the annoying discomfort.

Sorry if i have made you worried, however these treatments are great! Its just like having ultrasounds on a sports injury!

Good Luck, I am sure you will heal in no time!!

[bechope]

Hey Bec just saw u are back!! how'd u go???

pinkbug i just pm'd you

[GraceUnhearing]

i had a big episiotomy with DS and alot of stitches.

its still a bit sore now and DS is 3 1/2 months old.

it took about 4 weeks until it didnt hurt to sit down and walk and things but it still a dull aches every now and again :(