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Induction with 2Nd Baby
We had vacuum and foreceps (I believe the doctor even broke the vacuum) and of course the lovely episiotomy. I was induced with both, the first time I was a ...
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- My first delivery I had pitocin to speed the process. I also tore because of a large head. It took me 6 weeks to fully heal from this. My second delivery went so fast ...
- E., Let me start off with saying that I am a mom of three boys. Each one of my boys were born two weeks late to the date from my original due date. I was not indu...
- I had a doctor the first time & was induced, tore really bad after almost 2 hrs of pushing. The second & 3rd I've had a midwife & gone totally natural, no tearing, bea...
V-bac Question
(episiotomy healing was almost worse than the c-section but my heart was ... I have heard of so many success stoties and the healing time is supposed to be ...
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- My daughter was transverse and despite our attempts to turn her- I was a scheduled section. When I got pregnant again, I was told I was a perfect candidate for a vbac...
- Hi D., I had a C-section with my 8th child and then had a V-bac with my next 2. After having 7 vag deliveries I was bummed to have a c-sect...needed one for failure t...
- I had 2 c-sections. I wanted a v-bac but the doctors really discouraged it. I had a feeling if I did go for it, at the first sign of any problems they would cut me a...
How Long to Fully Recover from Tear During Childbirth?
I did have the episiotomy but i had a big baby with a doctor who didn't believe ..... Then 6 more weeks of healing time! My husband brought our baby to the ...
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- I too had a third degree birthing my first daughter. I have to tell you sex hurt for about a year after her birth. You have to realize a third degree is a lot of lay...
- I am writing simply to say that I place great confidence in a well trained midwife. I have had nine children...three with a midwife at a free standing birth center, 2...
- I had torn also for my first child and I understand that pain that you are going thru. My husband and I would use something to numb me before intercourse. I had to u...
Delivering a Second Child After Having a Fourth Degree Tear with the First One
It was painful and the healing took a while. ... Small episiotomy with the third and none with the second. ... Next question: Level 4 Episiotomy. ... Since this is the first time you are logging in to Mamapedia with Facebook Connect, ...
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- I had the same problem with my first. His head came out, then on the next push BOTH shoulders like a football player. So basically, the doctor re-did my rectum also. I...
- I had stitches with my first two, my second ending with a fourth degree tear. I just had my third (two years later) and I didn't have any stitches although I didn't h...
- I had a level 2 tear with my first (8lbs 7oz) and did not tear at all with my second one (7lbs 15oz). I would talk to your doctor though since yours was more severe. ...
Seeking Advice on Second Delivery. to VBAC or Not to VBAC
Having had a Vaginal birth and 2 C-sections I would have choosen Vaginal, healing time is less and already having a child at home that is important. ...
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- Hi S...I was in your shoes not too long ago. I thankfully had a very good vaginal delivery for my second baby and loved it so very much! The recovery is so much easie...
- My thoughts are with you as you make this tough decision. I had an emergency c-section with my first child and it was done vertically so I did not have a choice. I c...
- I will be in your shoes the next time I deliver. I was forced to have a caesarean because my son was breech and I fretted over it forever because I really wanted to d...
C Sec or Vag Birh After 4Th Degree Laceration
I should have said no to that episiotomy, because it caused me to tear so ..... If you hated the 14 month healing time with your first you do not want to ...
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- I had a c section with my son and it wasn't that bad. I was up and around again in about a week and fully back to normal in about 2 1/2 - 3 weeks. Probably you will ...
- I had a c section with my first (and only) child because she was breach. I was very disappointed especially after completing child birthing classes ect... My experie...
- Hi M. I have experienced the best of both worlds, and I can honestly tell you that there is really no difference in recovery time between the two, after my vaginal ...
Recovery Time After Labor and Delivery
Recovery Time After Labor and Delivery. I had my son about 12 days ago after ... it was all surrounding the episiotomy not in the back and I had back labor. ...
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- please call your ob and primary care dr J.
- I had that problem with not getting the epudural in right. I had three of them in a row too because it took 28 hours for them to figure out my son's head was too big ...
- This sounds all too familiar.... I too had a long induction (20 hours) and ended up having an epidural after 12 hours of contractions ... and it took 2 times before t...
Birthing Experiences at Lutheran General Hospital?
You meet them ahead of time, they explain the procedure and give you tips on when and ..... I had trouble with the episiotomy regarding pain and healing. ...
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- I've had three children at Lutheran and have had great experiences there. I had epidurals with all three and the anesthesiologist was great. I had the same one for t...
- I delivered both of my boys at Prentice, so I'll keep it brief since you're looking for LGH info, but I just wanted to say that I've delivered both ways, and there is ...
- Hi there. I am not familiar with Lutheran General. I do have 3 grown children. The first was born while I was under the effects of an epidural. The other 2 w...
Trying to Avoid Ripping
episiotomy in 9 answers "I NEVER tore or had to have an episiotomy(sp). ... The first I just huffed & puffed through the pain but the second time I used a ...
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- I would go with a midwife and/or doula. They will help you during the delivery (with a vitamin E rub, massage, etc.) to help make sure you won't rip. I've heard mass...
- Hi R.! I had my first child last summer, and I also really researched everything about natural pain relief, as I also don't have a very high pain tolerance and was a l...
- This is just my two cent about delivering. Epidurals dont always work!!! I was all for it and got it, and it did nothing. As far as your concern about tearing, if yo...
Questions About C-sections
Episiotomy is a big no-no, if the doc cut you last time, then I'd switch docs. ...... Your healing time may be lengthened compared to a vaginal birth. ...
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- I know you have gotten a lot of response already...I just wanted to share. All my babies have been over 9 pounds and I have had them naturally (two at home).Like you ...
- Hi J., one way to look at the choices is to determine which process will need the most healing afterwards. Having delivered once vaginally often creates more sp...
- I had a C-section with first one ('06) because he was frank breech and there was no other option. I had the second baby 14 months later also c-section. I was given a...
