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I have never had an operation before. Can the stitches break, and will the episiotemy open up?

April 26, 2017break operation stitches

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I have never had an operation before. Can the stitches break, and will the episiotemy open up?

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It would be extremely unusual if your episiotemy opened up. The stitches have held the edges of your skin together during the first six hours when a tight seal of serum forms. Your episiotemy should be safe until the stitches come out.