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What is a vaginal tear?
How long does it take for vaginal tears to heal?
Stitches used in the repair of various tears will dissolve on their own within six weeks.
What types of vaginal tears can occur during childbirth?
A first-degree tear, however, usually heals on its own.
Making your perineal area softer may help it stretch over your babys head during childbirth.
