episiotomy aftercare
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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...
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 ...
