My Drs. always recommended a sitz bath 3 times a day for the first week postpartum. Fill your tub with some warm water, but don't use any bubbles or gel, etc. Soaking for just a couple minutes at a time, 3 times a day, then gradually decreasing it as you feel more comfortable, that was always very helpful to me. I've also used ice packs, Dermoplast spray and the witch hazel pads. Those have a soothing effect as well.
Tux pads helped me when I had stitches with my first :)feel better
I gave a birth on 21st april , normal delivery but had a third degree tear due to which been given spinal. My stiches hurt but the doc shld have prescribed a strong pain killer along with antibiotic. Sit in a warm bath and make sure you dry yr self.
They say if it start to sting or itch it mean healing has initiated.
I'm 4 days out from birth and I tore twice and have 2 sets if stiches. My front stiches hurt and burn all time. Do a sitz bath and get some tux pads. Honestly helps soooooo much
To b completely honest im sure i do not remember hurting wen i gt stiches its been a while since i had some as forctbis delivery i did not tear nor my prior delivery so its been a bit but as i can remember i was pretty comfortable after my stiches!