Episiotomy: Preschooler
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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...
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...
Vaginal Birth Complications/traumas
Asked by M.L. from Portland
on May 26, 2011
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Hi ladies. A little background: I delivered my son vaginally two years ago and to sum it up I had a big baby which caused me an episiotomy, which didn't heal right, a ...
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- I had episiotomies with both my kids. I never felt like I healed right after the first. It always was uncomfortable to have sex and a little sore. I just felt off. ...
- I am a strong advocate for natural birthing, but I also understand that c-section have an important place in medicine. With your injuries it's a valid option to consid...
- Nobody has to live with your vagina or pain. Do whatever you and your doctor think is reasonable under the circumstances. I have a weird spine anatomy that wouldn't ...
Questions About Labor and Breastfeeding
Asked by B.V. from Kansas City
on February 26, 2008
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Hi Moms,
We are thinking about having another baby. Actually my first pregnancy and delivery because we adopted our only child who is now 2 1/2 when she was just del...
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- Hello, I can not tell you what to do but I can give you a little insite to my 3 deliveries. With my first child I had a nice little plan I wanted this and didn't wan...
- B., I had a baby 3 months ago and due to back surgery I had in 1999 I could not have an epidural. I was scared prior to delivery because I didn't know how bad the pa...
- As a mother of four, I am no expert, but do know a little on some of your questions. The episiotomy is a good thing to have. It is much harder for them to repair a t...
2Nd Labor Experience?
Asked by J.M. from Boston
on September 12, 2009
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I am due in 6 weeks and curious what other mamas second labor was like. I realize everyone's experiences are very different but I'd love any tips. I have a 3 year old....
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- As many other commented, my second labor was easier and faster. First labor: 6 hours of light contractions at home, 3 hours of heavy contractions + transitioning at t...
- Ah, yes, one definitely can't assume the two labors are going to be the same. My first delivery was absolutely great-- in an out-of-hospital birthing center, and while...
- Congratulations on your imminent arrival! I'm due in 4 weeks with my third. My first labor was about 15 hours, and I pushed for about an hour. I had no pain meds or in...
Opinions on Repeat C-seciton Vs. VBAC
Asked by J.R. from Davenport
on January 3, 2009
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My first child had to be born by c-secton, after 10 weeks on bedrest because of pregnancy induced hypertension, we were doing an NST at 38 weeks, and she was not respo...
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- My first was a c-section and my second was a VBAC. My doc group did support me, but always talked about the possibility of it going to a c-section. Since nothing was...
- You obviously know all the pros and cons, so I guess I won't go into detail explaining why I think you should go for a VBAC. I always lean toward the natural way of t...
- You will know what course is right when the time gets closer. Of course the most important thing is to take care of your health and the baby's. But I wanted to say...
Withdrawing from the Race
Asked by J.G. from Chicago
on May 15, 2012
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I am sick of most of my female friends. They spend all their time worrying about their kids' development, and it drives me nuts! I am homeschooling, mostly unschooling...
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- that doesn't interest me, either, but I think that it's because people typically annoy me. Among friends, I talk about what I want to talk about and disengage when I ...
- I used to be one of those moms, and now I'm in your camp LOL! So there is hope for these young moms. The best thing you can do is just let it roll off your back and...
- Good question! from what you have expressed here, these mommies need to find a hobby other than their children:) I like Dawn's advice of finding something to do/discu...
Seeking OB GYN for Prenatal Care Who Can Deliver at Olathe Medical Center
Asked by C.J. from Kansas City
on August 9, 2006
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My first child was born at OPRMC by cesarian. My midwife was from the Women's Healthcare Group on campus, but a dr. performed the surgery. As a resident in Olathe, m...
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- Unfortunately there are not any midwives that deliver at Olathe Med. There are 5 OBGYNs and a handful of family doctors.
- Hey C., I have heard wonderful things about Dr. Estrada from some of my good friends but I have never seen her myself. I used to work for a practice called Womens Cli...
- I had my 2nd child at Olathe Medical and it was fine. My OB was Dr. Snider, Estrada's partner. I felt very comfortable with the services I received and have continue...
When Someone Asks You If You Had a Natural birth...do You Think...
Asked by J.S. from Philadelphia
on May 5, 2010
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that they want to know if the baby came out of the birth canal or that you had an unmedicated birth?
I have always been of the opinion that when someone asks me if ...
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- When I hear natural birth, I think of vaginal...just my train of thought I guess.
- I think natural means unmedicated, and I think it means no drugs. An IV drip and fetal monitoring are required by many hospitals, but morphine or pain killers are not...
- my assumption was natural was no medication....like with a midwife or something of the sort....
Sex Hurts
Asked by G.H. from Salt Lake City
on November 8, 2007
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The first time after I delivered, (6 weeks later) me and my husband tried to have sex but it hurt. I talked to my obgyn and she said to just give it time. Now 6 mont...
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- Try buying a lubricant with a "warming" feature. The ingredients that cause the warming increase blood flow and circulation in your nether regions which softens the m...
- The best advice that I can give you is to take it slow. Don't rush it, or you will regret it and it may not be appealing to you for a longer period of time. Spend time...
- I had a c-section with my first as well and sex was painful at first-just like having it for the very first time. One thing that helped us was using a lubricant. It ...
