A Study to Assess the Effect of Pineapple Extract on Episiotomy Wound Healing among Postnatal Mothers in Selected Hospitals of Sangli, Miraj and Kupwad Corporation Area

Pregnancy¹ is a beautiful and natural condition. Nine transformative months full of excitement, planning and peering at the awesome unfolding of life. After delivery, Episiotomy is one of the most important areas of concern. The perineum is highly susceptible to infection due to different secretions like vaginal discharges, feces and urine. Episiotomy wound requires a proper intervention which could otherwise be self-limiting due to high vascularity of perineal area. If not taken care, episiotomy wound may lead to immediate complications like infection, dehiscence or remote complications like dyspareunia, scar endometriosis or chances of perineal lacerations in subsequent labour. Extracts from pineapple helps to improve healing time and would aid outcome. Pineapple is easily available and doesn't cost much. It is crucial to discover the opportunity of using pineapple to enhance episiotomy wound healing.

To assess the condition of episiotomy wound and assess the effect of pineapple extract on episiotomy wound healing.