u/Accomplished-Hall563

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6 week PP with 2nd degree tear

At around 4/5 weeks PP I realized everytime I peed it would sting a bit. At first it would come and go and wasn’t too bad. Closer to the end of week 5 PP, the sting was more consistent so I decided to take a peek down there and noticed a red flap looking thing along side my stitches which later after doing some research I now believe it’s granulation tissue…. Okay cool intro done…. My question is if it’s okay to use witch hazel pads/dermaplast or would it make it worse? I do sitz bath and my 6 week appt is coming up soon but I was just looking for temporary relief aside from a sitz bath. I’m at the point where I dread having to use the restroom at all whether it’s pee or a BM. I can’t just sit and pee I have to lean forward to avoid it going to my stitches/red flap.

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for reference my baby is 5w2d, weighing 9lb 10oz. just want to make sure I’m wearing here correctly since I’ve read not suitable for newborns and most moms don’t really like this specific one. thank you!

u/Accomplished-Hall563 — 7 days ago