2nd degree vaginal tear:
-involves [...]
-typically require stitches & begin to heal w/i few wks
-to ease discomfort:
-----sit on pillow/padded ring
-----pour warm water over vulva while passing urine & rinse w/ squeeze bottle afterward
-----press a clean pad firmly against wound when you bear down for bowel mvnt
-----cool wound w/ ice pack
-----take pain relievers or stool softeners as recommended by HCP