2nd degree vaginal tear:
-involves perineal muscles (the muscles b/w the vagina & anus that help support the uterus, bladder & rectum)
-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
-----[...] when you bear down for bowel mvnt
-----cool wound w/ ice pack
-----take pain relievers or stool softeners as recommended by HCP