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Postpartum Rash
You could be allergic to the latex in a bandage or as I found out after my episiotomy I was allergic to the stitches themselves! Not a good way to find out . ...
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- I had the same problem but mine was due to the kind of tape that they used. I am allergic to the adhesive on tape and bandaides. It will go away.
- I had the same thing after I gave birth in October. Has it been spreading and is it the most intense itching you've ever felt? I couldnt take it and nothing the doctor...
- When I had my son my stretch marks became raised, red, and itchy. I went to the doctor whom sent me to a dermatoligest and he said it was a natural allergic reaction ...
Delivering a Second Child After Having a Fourth Degree Tear with the First One
I think I had 2 or 3 tiny stitches that I didn't even really notice. Each birth is different. ... Small episiotomy with the third and none with the second. ...
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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. ...
Vaginal Birth and Tightness/figure
Oct 9, 2009 ... Be that as it may, if you have an episiotomy during child birth, then it is very common to ask the OB for a 'husband stitch.' Tell your OB NOW at the very ...
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- If you are able to nurse believe you me that tightens up the muscles there believe it or not. I felt it, and it was a little painful the first two weeks, but after th...
- I did ask for extra stitches after my 4th delivery. And, it did make a difference for both me and my husband. Although, it does not repair the damage to the muscles....
- Gosh, you sound beautiful as you are, and this internal beauty is what your husband is turned on by, not just a smaller vagina and the perfect breasts. Many mother's ...
Ob-Gyn -- Solo Practice vs Group Practice?
Oct 5, 2009 ... birth without any intervention needed no stitches and two weeks .... The episiotomy rate should be less than 2% anything higher is a red ...
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- I went to an OB/Gyn practice with 2 doctors and two nurse midwives. Although both doctors were completely competent, I definitely felt more comfortable with one than w...
- I have been with a group practice for both of my girls. They make you see each doctor at least once so you at least know who they are. After that, you can schedule wit...
- If you choose a group practice you NEED to be ok with ANY of the members of the group being "on" the day you go into labor. Yes, it is luck of the draw. Now, theoret...
3Rd Degree Tear Recovery from Delivery
How long should I expect the stitches to affect my everyday life? .... My episiotomy (sp?) pain lasted 2 weeks; it was very painful. I woke up one day, ...
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- Hemorroids were a big issue for me after four pregnancies. After my youngest daughter was born, I had nurses coming from all over the hospital asking me if I was the o...
- I was so afraid of my first bowel movement, I was close to tears. I strongly recommend you buy All-Bran cereal. I would have a bowl of cereal in the morning with apple...
- The recovery from my first pregnancy seemed to take forever too. I didn't tear as badly, but I did have to have stiches and had the hemorroids. Somewhere around 2 we...
C Sec or Vag Birh After 4Th Degree Laceration
I should have said no to that episiotomy, because it caused me to tear so badly. ... I had stitches with both my c-sections but some people have to have ...
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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 ...
2Nd Labor Experience?
Sep 19, 2009 ... For instance the doctor gave me an episiotomy and hadn't told me he was ... With first I tore and needed stitches and w/ my second I didn't ...
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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...
Questions About Labor and Breastfeeding
I am scared of tearing or ripping and having to have an episiotomy. ..... But if I let you try and you dont tear then you have no stitches. ...
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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...
Questions About C-sections
Episiotomy is a big no-no, if the doc cut you last time, then I'd switch docs. ...... My husband did get to hold the baby first, but as soon as the stitches ...
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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...
Seeking Ob/pediatric Dr in Garfield Hts/Cleveland
She was very rude during my delivery and gave me an episiotomy WITHOUT my consent for ... she said "when your epi wears off, your stitches will hurt some" . ...
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- I've heard nothing but great things about Dr. Galun and the others in his office. You can't go wrong with Hillcrest and it's not too far..I know many ppl that went the...
- Hi! Congratulations on your pregnancy! I work in Garfield Heights and live in Aurora. My OBGYN is Dr. Stephen Galun. He has an office in Garfield at Marymount Hosp...
- I moved from Garfield Heights almost two years ago and now live in Aurora, Ohio. I don't know too many doctors around the area but the pediatrician I use is Dr. Elizab...
