i had a baby 4 weeks ago , had quite a few stitches with him.
what is the normal healing time for them ?
they are disovable ones
thxs in advance
2007-01-28 10:24:29 · 4 answers · asked by lisa 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ First Aid
The stitches themselves should all dissolved by now-- but the tenderness can remain for a while since you had quite a few.
With my oldest daughter, I had numerous stitches and I was tender and sore for about 6 months afterwards. I've talked to other moms who were sore for up to a year.
Ask your doctor how you are healing and if he recommends something to help.
Congrats on your new baby!!
2007-01-28 12:24:30 · answer #1 · answered by Lisa the Pooh 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
with both of my kids it was 4-6 weeks. I learned a trick soothe the itchy tender feeling. After bathing take a lamp and let the heat of the bulb completely dry the area instead of trying to rub or pat dry.
2007-01-28 20:44:26 · answer #2 · answered by littledevilinyourcup 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
after 4 weeks they shoud be starting to dissolve and drop off.I trust they are epesiotomy stitches.If they are itchy try taking a warm soak in the bath. dry carefully..with a hand mirror have a look and see whats going on there you probably will be having a check by your Dr soon..at least you better...and get them looked at.
2007-01-28 19:07:58 · answer #3 · answered by evon stark 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it would probably be different for each person and would depend on how your body chemistry works.
2007-01-28 18:35:35 · answer #4 · answered by Alwyn C 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋