After your baby is born, the doctor closes the incision with stitches. These stitches don't need to be removed. They will dissolve in 1 to 2 weeks or longer.

How do I know if episiotomy stitches have dissolved?

Episiotomy stitches usually start to dissolve within a few days, and are gone after a week or two. You may notice pieces of the stitches (appearing as little black specks left behind on the toilet paper) when you wipe yourself.

Do episiotomy stitches dissolve or fall out?

After your baby is born, the doctor closes the incision with stitches. These stitches don't need to be removed. They will dissolve in 1 to 2 weeks or longer.