Checking the stitches
The purpose of the tear check is to ensure normal conditions in the early phase of wound healing. Additionally, patients have reported positive experiences with this examination as they gain clarity about how the wound is healing.
Some patients do not seek help in the time after delivery, despite concerns or complicated conditions related to the tear. This may be due to a perception that such problems are a normal part of the postpartum period. Or due to fear that their concern will be dismissed by the professionals.
Routine tear check-ups after birth can create a space and language for talking about the tear, providing security and peace of mind. And in case there are complications, they can be addressed.