Episiotomy
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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 ...
Ineffective Epidural for 1St Baby; OK with 2Nd?
Asked by A.T. from Rockford
on March 14, 2008
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When my son was born last January, my epidural was patchy at best. I had relief for about 45 minutes, and then the pain gradually became stronger. A 2nd dose was giv...
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- A lot depends on the anesthesiologist. Also, many women find a combination spinal/epidural to be more effective, so I would ask if that is something that is available...
- Hi A., my first epidural was great,didn't feel a thing, they thought it slipped,but didn't. The second didn't work at all, and Nurse from hell didn't wanted to call...
- I basically had the same delivery as you did with my first. I was hoping it was just the anesthesiologist, but I don't think it was now. With my second, I had the sa...
Larger than Expected Baby
Asked by R.B. from Norfolk
on June 27, 2007
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I am almost 36 weeks pregnant with my first, and my husband and I just found out that our little girl is already 8 pounds, 1 ounce. We are still in shock. That puts th...
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- Hi, My daughter weighed 9.5 when she was born. She was my 2nd child, and almost delivered in the car. Thank God she was that big, otherwise I would have been on the ne...
- My daughter weighed 8 pounds, 12 ounces at birth. I had no complications and no episiotomy or tearing. 18 months later I gave birth to my big boy: 10 pounds, 1 ounce...
- I wouldn't put too much faith with the "expected weight". I had a fetal specialist guess my youngests weight at 11lbs 4 ozs- and I had a 7lb 2 oz baby, thats more tha...
C-section or Vaginal Delivery
Asked by P. from Houston
on July 17, 2007
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Hello all,
I feel like I always have questions. Here comes another one! I'm full term today at 37 weeks...hooray! I'm ready to have this second child but I don't...
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- Vaginal delivery is safer for mom and baby. You need to make sure you don't push on your back though and don't let the cut. -A.
- A C-section is major surgery with risks for infection, abdominal adhesions, etc. They are meant to be done in an emergency, however it seems some hospitals and docs h...
- I have three boys (seven, six, and three). All were vaginal deliveries. I am 5' and my last baby was 8lbs 10oz (due to gestational diabetes). I had some tearing, an...
Vaginal Pain 11 Months After Delivery
Asked by J.C. from Utica
on January 10, 2011
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I'm hoping someone can help me b/c I'm at my wits end. I gave birth almost a year ago and I've still got vaginal pain. I had a 3rd degree tear, plus an episiotomy an...
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- Episiotomies tend to cause the 3rd degree tears, pelvic floor pain, etc. I would see anohter provider (definitely a different practice) who is willing to address this...
- Maybe it's a lot of scar tissue? I hope your next child is with a Midwife!! They won't allow tearing (unless it cannot be helped - which is rare), they do not do ...
- i'd get a second opinion since your own doc hasnt figured it out (oops, you already have so scratch that). This does happen sometimes. I was never "the same" after h...
Perineal Tear After Birth
Asked by S.C. from Detroit
on January 1, 2008
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I just had my second child 3 weeks ago, she was 6 lbs. 9 oz. well unfortunately I tore in the perineal area. They stitched it up and maybe I feel like it's taking long...
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- Ugh! I know how you feel! There are 2 things that helped me. One being the cortizone cream for the itch and the other, Neosporin. Wish you the best!
- I had a 9lb 3oz baby 3 yrs ago and did well with my "stitched area" in healing. I just had another baby 7 mos ago,8lb 15 oz, and like you was alot more active since I ...
- Oh, I feel for you! My 1st child came out with her arm by her head, and tore this area as well. I was sore and achy for almost 2 mths - It was awful! I just assumed...
New Mamas, How Long Did You Stay in the Hospital?
Asked by B.B. from Dallas
on May 9, 2012
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Hello, I am due this month, even though it feels like I am about to pop any time now, and I am wondering, how long do you usually stay in the hospital?
With my first,...
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- I was in for 24 hrs with my 2nd (Vbac) and for 3 days with my first (C-sec).
- I had a c-section and stayed 4 days. My friend had a vaginal birth and stayed 3 days. Not a big difference if you are health and no complications. But it also d...
- With my first I was in for 4 days after 28 hours of labor and an "emergency" c-section (apparently it took 28 hours to realize my boy's head was too big for me). It wa...
I Want to Do Something Special for My Boyfriend
Asked by V.W. from Minneapolis
on September 16, 2011
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This weekend my boyfriend and I are going to house sit for my grandma. I want to do something special for him Saturday night to remind him how much I really appreciate...
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- You don't have to have intercourse to be intimate. You can do "other" things. I'm sure you know what I'm saying. And I'm sure your bf would be VERY happy! =) Ma...
- If he is a wonderful father to your 10 month old son, AND you think he is wonderful enough to stay "connected" with AND you think he is really committed to you, then ...
- Well remember that you can take care of him in other ways ...... don't have to have that healed episiotomy. If it hurts, you won't enjoy sex anyways - so might as wel...
Am I Crazy Not to Have a Birth Plan?
Asked by J.G. from Minneapolis
on March 14, 2012
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I was in the hospital yesterday (I'm 33 weeks pregnant) and I had some premature labor starting which we quieted and I was sent home. On the way out we were chatting w...
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- I did not have a written birth plan. What I had was a midwife who knew that I did not want an epidural and I did not want an episiotomy. She and I were able to talk th...
- You don't need to have an official birth plan. But it is good to talk to the Dr and hospital beforehand about certain practices and preferences. Such as, do they al...
- Healthy baby, healthy mom. That was my plan...and it worked, both times!
I Could Really Use Advice/imput on This One !
Asked by M.L. from Portland
on May 2, 2011
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Hi ladies!! I was 18 when my husband and I had our son. I was 5'5 and about 125-130 when I got pregnant. My son was 8.6 pounds when he was born. He was a big baby and ...
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- I am 44 years old and have had 3 children since I ripped to the 4th degree with my first daughter. I have uterine prolapse and chronic constipation from the issues su...
- I would get it fixed... then use a midwife (stand alone birthing center or home births - not at the hospitals) for my next births. The reason you probably had all tho...
- Well M. L, I don't know anything about rectocele issues, but I can tell you that I had a c-section and NOTHING about my c-section hurt as bad as that one contraction w...
