solution for the perineum??

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Specializes in OBGYN.

hi...id like to know what kind of perineal care solutions are used after a svd..with a tear or an epi in US?? is there a common solution or individuals docs have their perferences and u guys have to follow accordingly...cos thats the practise in my hospital.

thanks

khine

rn(singapore)

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Not a nurse yet, but after my daughter was born I had a second degree tear and I was given Baby Magic baby soap to mix with water in a peri bottle. Seemed to work pretty well and smelled great :)

hi...id like to know what kind of perineal care solutions are used after a svd..with a tear or an epi in US?? is there a common solution or individuals docs have their perferences and u guys have to follow accordingly...cos thats the practise in my hospital.

thanks

khine

rn(singapore)

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I am not a nurse yet either, but I am doula. Often a pad with some witchhazel on it can help speed the healing process too...

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Specializes in Maternal - Child Health.

Most use some type of liquid soap diluted in a peri-bottle. I've seen Phisoderm, baby wash, just about anything mild seems to work fine.

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With my kiddos I had a peri bottle, witch hazel pads, and a sitz bath. Ahhhhh!!! Sitzzzz!!!!!! :chuckle

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Specializes in Specializes in L/D, newborn, GYN, LTC, Dialysis.

we use witch hazel pads and dermaplast spray for sore perineums and hemorrhoids.

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Dermoplast and Tucks are wonderful :) !!! I personally just recommend warm water from a peri-bottle then follow up with spray and tucks. Too much soap down there and you just dry things out. Besides, if you do use soap, you should rinse it off with plain water afterwards.

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