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stitches after labor...

Are they supposed to fall out? I just had my baby four days ago and when patting myself down i came away with a stitch
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Yeah id prob get it checked. I got told they stay in for around 2 weeks. I havent noticed any of mine come away and its been 16 days.
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1905116 tn?1444425264
I think you should have someone have a look, 4 days is pretty early to lose any.
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If they are dissolving stitches, then yes chunks can fall out.
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