2nd degree tear postpartum care?

[AmieV]

I am having a postnatal visit with a client who had a 2nd degree tear at her birth on Wed. Any comfort measures, advice I can give her for optimum comfort and healing? I know rest, tissue-repairing nutrition (protein, vit a, c, e), no stairs, honey on pads, sitz baths.

Anything else?

[sacredma]

a homebirth midwife around here recommends aloe vera on the tear

[midwifemom3]

Arnica, and witch hazel pads. Keep them in the fridge so that it is cool when placed on the sutures.

[MsBlack]

No chair sitting, keep weight and pressure off the wound. Recliner ok, laying around is even better.

[RockStarMom]

A donut to sit on. They make ones with covers so you can be more discreet.