An episiotomy is usually repaired within an hour after delivery. The incision may bleed quite a bit at first, but should stop once your doctor closes the wound with sutures. Since the sutures dissolve on their own, you won't need to return to the hospital to have them removed.

Is it normal for episiotomy stitches to bleed?

Episiotomy cuts are usually repaired within an hour of your baby's birth. The cut may bleed quite a lot at first, but this should stop with pressure and stitches. Stitches should heal within 1 month of the birth. Talk to your midwife or obstetrician about which activities you should avoid during the healing period.

Are perineal stitches supposed to bleed?

With any perineal wound, 'over- healing' can sometimes occur. This leads to raised red patches of tissue called 'granulation tissue'. This can be uncomfortable or continue to cause bleeding. It can sometimes be confused with new infection, but it is not solved by antibiotics.