Stitches following an episiotomy

In case of episiotomy during your delivery, stitches will be used to close your perineum.

• Two types of stitches are possible to sew up the skin between the vagina and the anus: absorbable sutures and nylon sutures, which will be removed about six days after the operation.
• In either case, the scar will need to be checked to ensure that it is healing.
• Depending on the woman, three or four stitches are necessary, and they must be well placed to avoid any pain during future sexual relations.