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Help Me!!
I had an episotomy with 2 of my 3 boys (one was a c section) and after a couple months it healed ... Had 2 episotomies and a torn during the last delivery. ...
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- Kegels Kegels Kegels. I had to go to the ER room because of that also well I had other issues as well, but my obgyn recommends kegels, and I have noticed a huge differ...
- Good for you T.! I wish more teen moms would recognize the love that they can only provide for their child. It's a tough road -- really tough at times. Hang in ther...
- Hello T., When I had my first daughter 7 years ago they gave me an episiotomy too. She was stuck in the birth canal with her hand by her head. She finally came ou...
Thinking About # 2
ok i am a high risk pregancy should we try for number 2 i had a 4th degree episotomy and i am scared to death but since we have this info should we do it ...
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- First you should consult your ob and see what they think about having #2. I have one baby (8 mo.)and that pregnancy turned high risk at 28 weeks and they say that my ...
- Hi S. I would like to send you some information on a natural product that i believe would help you with your 2nd pregancy. I believe it would help you balance your sys...
- I'd get a second opinion if you have doubts on what your doctor is telling you. I didn't have the experience that you did but I did have a ruptured molar pregnancy my...
Care at Home After Delivery
I never had an episotomy, but after both my kids were born, for soreness in that area, the hospital sent me home with this first aid numbing spray. ...
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- Hi, A.! I'm an RN-C, BSN, with a specialty in maternal/child care (which includes postpartum care), so here's my advice: Hopefully you received the peri wash b...
- Never had the no soap recommendation. It seems counterproductive to me because if you don't wash it clean for 6 weeks, won't it get infected? I did the same as the o...
- I don't rememeber getting that instruction, I used the squirt bottle while going to keep it clean but when I showered I washed as normal, just a little more gentler. S...
Episiotomy Information
Best of Luck with your delivery and episotomy or not, it is the most amazing experience of life. E. Helpful? Yes | No Save This Remove This Report This ...
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- Do not have one done. If your doc is a good doc they will help stretch you to where you will not need one done. tearing is better for you and less painful and heals qu...
- Hi, I used midwives with my pregnancies and neither of them believe that episiotomies are beneficial. I had a couple tears that were not terrible and no tears and no ...
- My midwife group (they are CNM's) thought it would be beneficial to massage the perinium (sorry, can't spell that!) area with cocoa butter starting early on in the pr...
Seeking OB/GYN in Northern NJ Who Supports Natural Childbirth
As far as the episotomy that can also be avoided, but in the instance that it is needed in order to avoid complications or undue stress to your baby, ...
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- Congrats on your pregnancy! I would agree with the first responder that you should look into the practive with MDs and midwives. That way you have a better chance of g...
- Hi! First of all congratulations on the pregnancy! I'm a maternity nurse, so I hope I can be of some help! Believe it or not, no doctors try to have a high c/s rate.....
- Hi M., I gave birth "naturally" to three children (now 2,4, & 5 1/2) with Nurse midwives in a hosptial-based birth center in New York City. (I live in Hoboken) I rec...
C Sec or Vag Birh After 4Th Degree Laceration
With my first daughter I did not tear but the doctor gave me a 3rd degree episotomy (sp?). I healed in about 4-6 weeks so although I didn't experience quite ...
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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 ...
Induction with 2Nd Baby
The first child I had a 3rd degree episotomy and the 2nd child I had a 1st degree episotomy. I felt so much better with the 2nd delivery and had an epidural ...
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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...
Tell Me About LABOR PAIN :)
At 5pm, they broke my water, and at 8pm they gave me potossen (spelling)....at 10pm I started pushing....well yeah 3 hours later, an episotomy...and alot of ...
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- I have a 6 month old little boy. I had him vaginally and was expecting the worse. Labor is what you make of it. As long as YOUR in control it's a walk in the park :) T...
- S., Where are you located? I'm in Sterling, VA and lead the Northern Virginia Chapter of the International Cesarean Awareness Network. Check us out at www.icanofnov...
- S., I was in labor for 26 hrs before they finally did the c-section. In my personal oppinion recovering from the surgery was worse than the labor pain. My sister had ...
Who's Had a Big Baby?
I did have to get a episotomy to prevent tearing so bad but I had that healed in a few days (let me know later if you need that info:)) She ended up being ...
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- My daughter was 10 lbs, 15 oz...I did end up having a c-section but tried to push for awhile (with no luck). Don't worry! It's fun to tell big baby stories afterwards....
- A.- A great place to find inspiration for natural laboring and birth stories is www.mothering.com-- go to the discussion boards or click on birth stories. Most are ...
- I have an 11 month old who was 10lbs 14ounces at birth. An 8 pound baby is a perfect size. Ultrasounds are not always accurate on weight. I applaud you for going for ...
Should I Opt for a C-section?
I had to have an episotomy because her head was too big, when the doctor saw that I wasn't dialating he sent me home and told me not to eat!!( I ate anyway! ...
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- Dear S., I've had two c-sections. The first one came after the fetal monitor showed my daughter was going through serious distress. During the c-section they foun...
- Dr's don't usually let you choose to have a c-section, it is usually the on;y way to get the baby out, like in emergencies. Studies have shown there are way to many c...
- It is totally up to you but I know a friend of mine had her tubes tied after having her daughter and she had a vaginal birth not a c-section so all I know is that you ...
