What happens in the days after a vaginal birth?

**Liviam** · April 27th, 2008, 12:53 PM

I had stitches after Livvy's birth and my stitches weren't checked as I was comfortable, my uterus checks were normal (external),my loss was okay and my stitches were comfortable. It is best to be prepared plus trackies will be more comfortable than overalls if you do end up with stitches.

**Antheia** · April 27th, 2008, 01:05 PM

I had stitches both times and never got checked. They never even asked me how they were

**Erin_25** · April 27th, 2008, 01:08 PM

I had stiches & no checks whilst in the hospital.

**Tobily** · April 27th, 2008, 01:21 PM

I remember them checking once or twice in the first 12 hours or so but not after that. I just had a small tear, didn't need stitching.

DoubleK · April 27th, 2008, 01:39 PM

sarah you must be excited!

i didnt have any stitches, and no checks done. they often felt my uterus, but that was about it. i also remember them constantly asking if i needed any pain relief(this was in the days after i had given birth) i kept saying 'yes!!! please!! i have a horrible toothache!' but no pain or anything associated with having given birth.