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C-section After 3Rd Degree Perineal Tear?
Asked by H.S. from Johnson City
on May 13, 2011
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With my first child I had a perineal tear that was a third (almost fourth) degree laceration. I also had placenta accreta (my placenta had an abnormally deep attachmen...
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- I have a friend who had a similar experience with her first and she chose a C Section with her second. She said she could never go through that again. I had two C Se...
- My second was 8 lbs 7 oz and I had an almost 4th degree tear as well (he was also four weeks early!). He had his arm up so I delivered his head with his elbow! My t...
- i had a 4th degree tear with my 1st and he was 7lbs 10oz. i only had a 2nd degree with my next 3 kids and 9lbs, 9lbs9oz and 8lbs5oz. so there is hope for you:) i 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...
Terrified to Tear
Asked by L.W. from Columbus
on July 11, 2010
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I am pregnant and absolutely terrified that I will tear while giving birth. I saw someone on tv doing some exercizes to prevent this. Does anyone know if there is a ...
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- Just do your kegels and it will help.. The doctor will do a sort of massage to help stretch you out as the baby is coming, the skin thins out a lot and if you do t...
- I was terrified too, but had an episiotomy and it was no biggie. It was sort of sore for a bit, but like I said, no biggie. I didn't feel it at all when it happened.
- U can google it or search on yahoo for exercizes! With my first child thr dr cut me first before having her and the second child I did tear when she was born but didn'...
2 Degree Tear and Stopped Up!
Asked by A.C. from Springfield
on August 2, 2011
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I gave birth one week ago and I ended up having a 2nd degree tear from it. I'm on stool softners, but they don't seem to be helping. I can feel that I'm stopped up a...
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- if you really want to make it easy just get an enema or suppository from the local drug store. Then, as you're going #2, (this is going to sound gross, but just trust ...
- I totally agree with a previous commentor that antibiotics can really screw up your bodie's ability to produce the goods. I also did not realize I had been given some...
- Dulcolax. Safe during pregnancy and nursing. Also, not sure if you've learned the pushing method while going #2 after giving birth. Take some toilet paper and push ...
Labial Tear, Scary!
Asked by P.B. from San Francisco
on September 1, 2008
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I just had my 8lb 1oz. daughter 3 weeks ago, and thankfully, I was able to have her naturally although it was a very long and intense experience. (I pushed for a goo...
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- I'm so sorry that you had a tear, it's definitely no fun, but trust me, it will get better and you'll "forget" how awful the experience was during labor and post partu...
- AHHHHHHH It's all coming back to me as I read your story. For me it was well over 2mo. and lots of lube. the 2nd time is ok the 3rd better and the 4th time your back o...
- Hi P., I also had a vaginal birth....and pushed to the 3 hour limit. I also did have tearing and stitches. So, here's what happened. I also had quite a bit of pain...
Vaginal Birth After 4Th Degree Tear
Asked by S.G. from Dallas
on July 26, 2010
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My husband and me have two children but are thinking about having a third, but I do not want to have another unless its possible for me to give birth vaginally; c-sect...
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- I didn't have an epidural and trust me felt everthing and still had a 4th degree. I also delivered with a midwife. So, just goes to show you don't ever know. I feel...
- S., This is totally out in left field, I know, but I read at one time that eating lots of fruits and vegetables builds up collagen in your skin and reduces the chance...
- You're exactly right! Women who get an epidural are at a MUCH higher risk of tearing because they can't feel where they need counter pressure and they push way too ha...
C-section After 4Th Degree Tear
Asked by D.D. from Detroit
on October 29, 2009
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I am 7 months pregnant with baby #2. I pushed for close to 4 hours with baby #1 and delivered a healthy 8# baby girl. I did suffer a 4th degree tear (all the way throu...
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- I had a second child after a 4th degree tear and only had a small episiotomy. She was only 4 1/2 lbs, but came out folded in half (feet, head, hands all at the same t...
- I had a pretty good tear from the first baby.. Her head was sideways and they ended up using the vaccum. I recovered but it was a rough and painful week or two.. ...
- your so far along I am not sure if you can do it. But worth a try I don't what hosapital you go through but crititten offers hypno birthing it is awesoem it is where y...
2Nd Child's Delivery
Asked by K.F. from New York
on May 2, 2010
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I am due in 8 weeks with my 2nd child.
I had my first without any problems except that I tore moderately. It was a quick delivery (i only pushed 3 times)
I am terri...
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- Spiritual Midwifery by Ina May Gaskin has helpful and effective suggestions. I applied several and had no tear to speak of.
- Is it the same doctor doing the delivery this time? Are you opposed to an episiotomy in advance or to having an episiotomy if you look like you're about to tear? Bas...
- I had exactly the same situation - tore with my first after a quick delivery of about 3 pushes. I really thought it was because I was on my back, and holding my breath...
Tearing During Delivery
Asked by J.S. from San Francisco
on May 7, 2010
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Hi moms,
I am expecting my second child in 7 weeks and an concerned about tearing again. I had a bad second degree tear with my first and had a very hard time heali...
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- So sorry about the tearing! I too had an awful tear for my first, (it was a vacuum delivery) and took a very long time to heal. For my second though, I only needed ...
- Hi J. (my daughter's name whose birthday is today)! Congratulations on your baby! Just wanted you to know that I tore badly with my first child, even worse with my s...
- I tore with my first and had stitches but was fine with the second and had no tear at all , and overall the discomfort afterwards was so much better than the first tim...
Episiotomy vs Tearin
Asked by A.R. from Augusta
on January 31, 2008
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I was wondering if any one had any insite on rether to have an episiotomy or to let nature take its course and tear. im 37 wk on sun and with my first child i tore on ...
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- Episiotomy FOR SURE. I had one with my first--didn't feel it at all, and I didn't need any stitches at all afterwards. I definitely vote for it as the way to go. Good ...
- Re-read Caroline H's post. Very similar to my experience. Natural child birth typically goes quicker and with less tearing because you can "feel" what is going on. ...
- I recommend the episiotomy! I tore with my first and it took probably most of the year to heal, and still had a lot of scar tissue until my 2nd, then I asked the Dr to...
