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4Th Degree Episiotomy and Still Sore During "Relations"
Asked by S.K. from Denver
on June 12, 2008
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This is one of those personal questions that I'm just going to go ahead and ask. When I had my first child I had a 4th degree episiotomy and when we were able to resu...
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- I have had 2 babies in the last 4 years and both times the dr. let me tear. Althought it was very little, she said that they don't do episiotomies anymore. I guess i...
- Vitamin E oil is safe to use in that area. C. McCollett, CBE, CLD, MWA The Westside Birth Connection ###-###-#### www.westsidebirthconnection.com Marketing Chai...
- My doctor told me to massage my perinium like your supposed to before you have the baby. He actually did it to show me and he used a lot more pressure that I would hav...
Episiotomy Information
Asked by S.C. from Chicago
on October 23, 2006
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Looking for the pros and cons of having a episiotomy
Do most Dr's still do 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...
Midwife and Doula near Palatine, IL
Asked by S.Y. from Chicago
on October 4, 2009
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I've always visited an Ob-Gyn and am not familiar with midwives or doulas. Now that I'm pregnant, I've heard a lot of good things about midwives/doulas. If you've ha...
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- I had my first baby almost a year ago and I used the midwife practice West Suburban Midwife Associates in Oak Park and I loved them... very professional, but a bit mor...
- This group of midwives at West Suburban Hospital is the group of hospital-based midwives that I give the highest recommendation of any in the area... http://www.wes...
- Congratulations on your pregnancy! To clarify: midwives are healthcare providers. A CNM (Certified Nurse Midwife) is a registered nurse and has additional graduate t...
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...
Continued Problems W/an Episiotomy
Asked by D.B. from Provo
on August 20, 2008
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I hope this isn't too descriptive, but I would love to know if anyone else has experienced this. To keep a long story short, my episiotomy hasn't healed, and it is sti...
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- It took me almost seven months to recover from mine. I ripped. I had infections, swelling and everything. It just takes time. I never could get used to tampons again. ...
- Hi D., Unfortunately, I feel your pain (and I say this literally, this being 2 years after my child was born)! I was very apprehensive about having sex after the deli...
- Hi D., I ended up having to use an estrogen cream to help heal it and make it not so tender down there. Perhaps it is worth asking your doc about? I believe it wa...
Big Boy: 9Lbs Already with Three Weeks to Go!
Asked by H.P. from San Antonio
on January 15, 2009
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I am very blessed to be pregnant with our first child: a boy due the first week of February. All has been healthy so far: no diabetes, no complications. I am very gr...
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- Hi Heather, My Daughter was 10 Pounds 2 Ounces. I had a vaginal birth. (and no epidural) My very best advice is relax. I know that sounds silly but I truly belie...
- Hi Heather, when I was expecting my daughter (6yrs ago) I was told by my Doctor that she was going to weigh around 9lbs. She weighed 7lbs 4oz. Please don't worry an...
- Don't worry. You can do it. I gave birth to my son now almost 2 naturally with no drugs. He was 9 lbs 2 oz. It may have helped that he was my third and biggest bab...
Constipated, Help!
Asked by A.P. from Pocatello
on February 17, 2008
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My 6 month old baby has been eating oatmeal cereal really well for about a month now. Recently we have added peaches and pears to his otherwise breastmilk only diet. ...
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- MY Daughter had severe constipation. The cereal exacerbated it as iron is constipating (in fact the la lache League recommends beginning with fruit and veggies and no ...
- My daughter had the same problem with her daughter when she switched formula and the pharmacist at the store told her to use a baby supository which worked very well. ...
- you may have to give him an enema, yeah i know it's no fun especially for your little guy but i have had to do that with my little daughter. when they get backed up it...
Questions About Labor and Breastfeeding
Asked by B.V. from Kansas City
on February 26, 2008
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Hi Moms,
We are thinking about having another baby. Actually my first pregnancy and delivery because we adopted our only child who is now 2 1/2 when she was just del...
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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...
Level 4 Episiotomy........
Asked by S.D. from Detroit
on October 19, 2008
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I had a level 4 episiotomy during labor with my last pregnancy. Without exaggeration it was a horrible healing process that took over 9 months to completely heal. My...
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- I didn't have an episiotomy but had a 4th degree tear with my first. I know exactly how you're feeling, the healing took FOREVER...DS was 14wks old before I could eve...
- I was the same way with my first. I ripped all the way into my rectum...very painful and was told I will need surgery to fix it when I'm done having kids. Like you I...
- S.- With my first son, I didn't have an episiotomy, but I did tear. I ended up with 57 stiches, and they still had to use the vaccum to get him out. It was a long grue...
