Methods to prevent wound suppuration during normal childbirth

Many pregnant women will have torn wounds in their vagina during normal childbirth, and these wounds are often not easy to heal. Therefore, when this phenomenon occurs, patients must receive timely care and take some measures to prevent the wound from festering. Otherwise, the wound will become red and swollen. So, what are the methods to prevent the wound from festering during normal childbirth? Let’s take a brief look at it!

Point 1: Prevent vulvar infection

1. Change sanitary pads frequently to avoid getting them wet. If the wound is soaked in a wet sanitary pad, it will be difficult to heal.

2. Rinse the perineum frequently with warm water every day, especially after each bowel movement, wipe the vulva with Sanisol disinfectant cotton balls. Do not wipe from back to front, but from front to back.

Point 2: Prevent perineal incision from splitting after suture removal

1. Get out of bed and move around early after delivery, eat more fresh fruits and vegetables, drink more fish soup, pig's trotter soup and other soups, and avoid spicy food to keep bowel movements smooth.

2. When constipation occurs, do not breathe in or force it. You can use a suppository to help relieve constipation.

3. Avoid squatting or doing any strenuous movements within a few days after the stitches are removed. For example, when defecating, you should first contract the perineum and buttocks before sitting on the toilet. Holding your breath and exerting force is often the cause of perineal wound rupture.

4. When sitting, the center of gravity of the body should be tilted to the right to prevent the wound from being compressed and the incision epidermis from being dislocated.

5. Avoid falling or excessive abduction of the thigh, as this may cause the wound to reopen.

6. It is not advisable to be discharged from the hospital on the same day after the wound is broken, because wound dehiscence often occurs on the day the stitches are removed.

Point 3: Avoid hematoma in wounds

1. In the first few days after surgery, the mother should lie on her right side. This will allow the accumulated blood in the wound to flow out of the wound to avoid hematoma. It can also prevent endometrial fragments in the lochia from flowing into the wound and forming endometriosis.

2. Pay attention to the condition of the incision after surgery. If the wound becomes painful within 1-2 hours after surgery and becomes increasingly severe, you should contact your doctor immediately. It is likely that hematoma has formed due to insufficient bleeding control before suturing.

3. If there is hematoma, you can apply cold compress with 50% magnesium sulfate solution.

Point 4: How to deal with wound edema

1. The wound is edematous and the sutures will be tied very tightly before being removed. You can use 95% alcohol gauze or 50% magnesium sulfate solution for hot or wet compresses, twice a day.

2. Raise your hips when lying down to facilitate blood flow and reduce edema.

Through the introduction above, I believe that friends have a detailed understanding of the preventive measures to prevent suppuration of natural delivery wounds. You must pay more attention to it in daily life. You cannot eat seafood and other irritating foods within two months, otherwise suppuration will occur. You can also not eat spicy and greasy foods. Patients must pay attention to this.