Episiotomy
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Episiotomy Information
Asked by S.C. from Chicago
on October 23, 2006
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Looking for the pros and cons of having a episiotomy
Do most Dr's still do this?
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- Do not have one done. If your doc is a good doc they will help stretch you to where you will not need one done. tearing is better for you and less painful and heals qu...
- Hi, I used midwives with my pregnancies and neither of them believe that episiotomies are beneficial. I had a couple tears that were not terrible and no tears and no ...
- My midwife group (they are CNM's) thought it would be beneficial to massage the perinium (sorry, can't spell that!) area with cocoa butter starting early on in the pr...
Episiotomy Care
Asked by P.Y. from Houston
on May 7, 2009
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Hi Moms! I had my baby 8 weeks ago and had a 2nd degree episiotomy. I had a good checkup at my 6 week postpartum appointment but still have some healing to do. Is i...
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- My sister had an episiotomy go very wrong, and had all of your symptoms. Apparently, they had sliced through the vaginal wall into the peritoneum and intestines. It ...
- What did your Dr. say? I would ask for some of that Epifoam stuff, I loved that stuff. Keep it in the fridge so its cold and put that on after bathroom trips. Make sur...
- I know what you are going through...I used Dermoplast spray every time I went to the bathroom it sprays on cool and numbs things up a bit down there (well, after I wen...
Episiotomy
Asked by J.M. from Canton
on September 14, 2007
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Sorry this is personal, but I'm kind of freaking out. I had my daughter 17 days ago. I was fine, then started hurting whenever I sat down - a shooting pain. I have ...
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- I had pain for a long time but it wasn't "shooting" pain, and my understanding is that "shooting" pain usually means you should get it checked out! Especially if you ...
- Not sure, but you should get it checked out. THe last thing you want is an infection in this area! They won't think you're stupid, that's what they are there for. If t...
- sounds like a hemmoroid. I don't know much about them, but see if that could be it.
Episiotomy - Yay or Nay?
Asked by E.C. from Minneapolis
on February 1, 2008
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I am currently 21 weeks pregnant with my first child. Lately I have begun thinking a lot about the actual birth of our baby and I need your advice. I am wondering what...
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- Thoughts on this topic have changed a lot over the years. It use to be that an epistiotomy was highly favored, they figured if it is going to tear anyway that it is be...
- Nay-studies have shown that it is harder to heal from episiotomy than a tear. the other moms gave great advice but I just wanted to throw out there, that I didn't tea...
- I just decided to trust my midwife & let her decide what was best. I did end up with one in the end & all was OK. Once it happened I felt a rush of relief & he came ...
Level 4 Episiotomy........
Asked by S.D. from Detroit
on October 19, 2008
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I had a level 4 episiotomy during labor with my last pregnancy. Without exaggeration it was a horrible healing process that took over 9 months to completely heal. My...
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- I didn't have an episiotomy but had a 4th degree tear with my first. I know exactly how you're feeling, the healing took FOREVER...DS was 14wks old before I could eve...
- I was the same way with my first. I ripped all the way into my rectum...very painful and was told I will need surgery to fix it when I'm done having kids. Like you I...
- S.- With my first son, I didn't have an episiotomy, but I did tear. I ended up with 57 stiches, and they still had to use the vaccum to get him out. It was a long grue...
Will I Need an Episiotomy?
Asked by K.B. from Raleigh
on September 4, 2009
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Hello all! I am pregnant with my second child and I am nervous about needing an episiotomy during childbirth. I did have one with my son because his heart rate was s...
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- Here's a good link: http://www.babycenter.com/404_how-can-i-avoid-an-episiotomy_1955.bc I used a midwife with mine - homebirth. I massaged daily. No tears. Ble...
- I had one with my first one for the same reason. It was very bad and I still have issues from it. The second child was the same size but didn't take as long and I di...
- Hi~ I had 4 babies (1977-1988) and had episiotomies with each and no problems from them. Hope you don't need one, but it shouldn't be a big deal. They usually do it...
Recovery Time After Episiotomy
Asked by S.B. from Los Angeles
on September 11, 2008
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I had an episiotomy while delivering my little boy 15 days ago. I still have some pain, itching, and ALOT of burning while urinating. Is this normal after 2 weeks?
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- With my first one I was feeling pretty good after the first two weeks but it still took me 6 months to completely heal and feel 100%. I did have a lot of damage and o...
- I didn't have an episiotomy, but I tore with the birth of both of my sons, so I feel your pain! It took over 2 months for my stitches to heal completely. The other m...
- I didn't have an episiotomy, but I did tear from front to back during delivery and had to be stitched up. The Tucks pads helped - I used them after going to the bathr...
Episiotomy vs Tearin
Asked by A.R. from Augusta
on January 31, 2008
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I was wondering if any one had any insite on rether to have an episiotomy or to let nature take its course and tear. im 37 wk on sun and with my first child i tore on ...
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- Episiotomy FOR SURE. I had one with my first--didn't feel it at all, and I didn't need any stitches at all afterwards. I definitely vote for it as the way to go. Good ...
- Re-read Caroline H's post. Very similar to my experience. Natural child birth typically goes quicker and with less tearing because you can "feel" what is going on. ...
- I recommend the episiotomy! I tore with my first and it took probably most of the year to heal, and still had a lot of scar tissue until my 2nd, then I asked the Dr to...
Episiotomy Aftercare and Exercise Advice
Asked by C.D. from Lafayette
on March 21, 2008
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I am about to deliver my second son. My last baby was large and the doctor has told me this one will most likely be a 9 pounder. It has been almost twelve years since ...
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- I am a mother to a 4 year old daughter and a 6 month old daugther. With my 4 yr old I had an episiotomy, it wasn't too bad and healed pretty well. But, with my newest ...
- I am a first time mom-to-be (being induced Monday night)and my mom got me a book called "Great Expectations" (not the Charles Dickens book)and it has sooo much wonderf...
- You can do perineal massage prior to labor to help avoid tearing and episiotomy. During labor, warm compresses and support will not only help prevent tears/cuts but w...
Continued Problems W/an Episiotomy
Asked by D.B. from Provo
on August 20, 2008
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I hope this isn't too descriptive, but I would love to know if anyone else has experienced this. To keep a long story short, my episiotomy hasn't healed, and it is sti...
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- It took me almost seven months to recover from mine. I ripped. I had infections, swelling and everything. It just takes time. I never could get used to tampons again. ...
- Hi D., Unfortunately, I feel your pain (and I say this literally, this being 2 years after my child was born)! I was very apprehensive about having sex after the deli...
- Hi D., I ended up having to use an estrogen cream to help heal it and make it not so tender down there. Perhaps it is worth asking your doc about? I believe it wa...
