Sore Body after Birth – Perineal Care
By KidsDirect Editorial Team Perineal Care After Birth Your perineum is the area between your vagina and your rectum. It does a lot of work during a vaginal delivery. Most new moms are surprised by just how sore this area feels afterward. Postpartum perineal care covers everything you can do to help it heal, feel less painful, and stay infection free. Plan on giving it real attention for one to three weeks, and in some cases a little longer. Why It’s So Sore The perineum stretches enormously as your baby moves through the birth canal. That stretching alone can leave