Common complaint after vaginal Delivery. Examine the patient for healed perineal tear. If perineal tear was unsutured or if muscles were not properly sutured, then refer to a Gynecologist for perineal repair. For Laxity due to generalized muscle stretching, advise Perineal exercises: Contract the perineal muscles, as if to hold urine x 15-20 times x 4-5 times/day This should be a routine advice after normal delivery. |