Pregnancy & Postpartum

Postpartum Recovery

6 research-backed answers — evidence Clare has gathered on this topic.

Can I use a heating pad on my perineum while breastfeeding 4 weeks postpartum? → Is it normal to have a lump or hard knot in my perineum 8 weeks after vaginal delivery? → Why am I leaking urine when I cough or sneeze 2 months after vaginal delivery? → Is it normal to have shooting pain down my leg 6 weeks postpartum after tearing during delivery? → How long does it take for perineal swelling to go down after tearing during delivery? → Do I need stitches removed after an episiotomy or do they dissolve on their own? →