What to do when the forceps wound heals and still hurts

Obstetric forceps wound generally refers to the forceps side cut wound, obstetric forceps wound after healing also pain can be improved through general treatment, drug treatment, surgical treatment and other ways to improve the condition. 1. General treatment: mothers should pay attention to rest after delivery, avoid strenuous exercise, and also keep the perineal area clean and dry, change underwear, wash the perineal area with water after defecation, so as to avoid infection, and at the same time, mothers should keep the bowel movement smooth, to avoid constipation caused by the wound dehiscence and so on. 2. Medication: If the forceps wound still hurts after healing, there may be infection or poor healing, etc. Mothers can use iodophor, hydrogen peroxide and other antiseptic medications to disinfect the wound, or use topical medications such as erythromycin ointment and fusidic acid cream under the guidance of a doctor for local treatment. 3. Surgical treatment: For mothers with infected wounds, they can seek medical attention for surgical debridement and wait for the wounds to heal naturally. It is recommended that pregnant women strictly follow the doctor’s instructions to use medication, do not abuse drugs, so as not to cause adverse reactions, and at the same time in life should also pay attention to the changes in the affected area, if there is any abnormality in a timely manner to seek medical treatment.