{"id":"a722457d24f66d4a5fbf7d481213278a","slug":"do-i-need-stitches-removed-after-an-episiotomy-or-do-they-dissolve-on-their-own","question":"Do I need stitches removed after an episiotomy or do they dissolve on their own?","answer":"The sources provided don't cover whether episiotomy stitches need to be removed or dissolve on their own — they focus on pain relief and healing timelines after tearing or episiotomy, but not on stitch management specifically.\n\nThis is a straightforward question for your midwife or doctor, since the answer depends on the type of stitches used. Many modern episiotomy repairs use dissolvable stitches that break down naturally over a few weeks, but some practitioners use non-dissolvable stitches that require removal. Your healthcare provider will tell you which kind you have and what to expect, so it's worth asking at your postpartum checkup if you're unsure.","sources":"[]","thread_json":null,"topic":"postpartum-recovery","view_count":0,"created_at":"2026-08-30T16:01:25.501Z"}