The Application of Honey on Perineal Sutures

The Application of Honey on Perineal Sutures: a Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial

Evaluate the effect of honey on perineal tears or episiotomies pain associated or not with anterior vulvar tears after vaginal delivery.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Major women
• Giving birth vaginally in the maternity of Geneva university hospital
• First and second degree perineal tears or episiotomy
• French speaking women
• The day of the delivery

Exclusion Criteria:

• Allergic to honey and bees
• Drug use
• postpartum hemorrhage