I had to have and episiotomy with my first baby and she wasnt even big. She was only 7lbs at birth. They had to cut me on the bottom and a little on the top. Does this mean I am probably going to have to have another one with this baby?
2006-12-30 05:47:09 · 12 answers · asked by mommyto2 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Most doctors Will perform an episiotomy with your first child as far as I know. I also received an episiotomy with my first but didn't with my second and my first child weighed less! I wouldn't count on your doctor performing an episiotomy with the second birth.
2006-12-30 05:54:06 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
The only reasonable response to someone coming near your genitals with a sharp object is to punch them and then charge them with attempted assault.
The sad thing is your previous episiotomy makes it by far more likely for you to tear this time. That being said a natural tear will tear less deeply and heal better than a straight cut with a knife.
There is very rarely a reason for an episiotomy, skin stretches or it will tear, it will not stop a baby from being born. A baby *may* get stuck under the pelvic bone (or his/her shoulder will get stuck on the pelvic bone) but skin and muscle will tear. The only people I have heard of that actually have a perineum strong enough to occasionally require episiotomies are competitive horseback riders.
You need to find a doctor, or preferably a midwife that doesn't do episiotomies.
2006-12-30 14:15:40 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
No, especially if you have an understanding doc that you can discuss this with. With my 1st baby I had a complete plus mark. The baby was stuck and the heart rate fell so they had to do the double episiotomy. I healed (after about 2 weeks of no walking). With the second, I didn't need anything. She kind of popped out!! the first baby was 7lbs 2 oz and the 2nd was 6lbs 5 oz.
2006-12-30 13:52:14 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I had one with my son, he was 7 pounds even also. Actually, I wasn't even given a choice, he just cut me open. I switched doctors with my daughter, and he didn't perform one. I tore a little, but it didn't hurt nearly as much as the episiotomy! I would tell your doctor you would prefer a small tear than being cut, trust me it hurts less and heals faster.
2006-12-30 13:50:53 · answer #4 · answered by dolly 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Nope. each delivery is different. My first son weighed in at 5 lb 3 oz and i had a big episiotomy, My second weighed a pound more and I didn't have one at all. Just depends on how well you stretch. take your time and follow your body pushing. It helps out alot.
2006-12-30 22:28:36 · answer #5 · answered by Lucky 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
its a good chance u will, some doctors do it routinely because of the risk of tearing and its easy to stitch up if it was cut instead of torn
2006-12-30 13:48:59 · answer #6 · answered by myluvis4mac 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You will probably end up having to have one. I had one with both of my children. But my son was a lot bigger than my daughter was. If it is a concern for you though I would tal to your doctor.
2006-12-30 13:57:28 · answer #7 · answered by Kimberly B 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
no my mum had to get cut when she had me but when she had my sister 3 years later she was absolutley fine. good luck. x
2006-12-30 13:53:59 · answer #8 · answered by kimberley123 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no, i had to have one with my first child (because it was my first child and i was 18) and with my second i didn't have to have one. also if you use a midwife they are less likely to do unneeded procedures than a ob.
2006-12-30 13:50:20 · answer #9 · answered by Maddie and Jacobs mom 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
From what I have heard yes you will. I know it sucks but I am telling you it is a lot better then tearing ( that's a lot harder to but back together)... I am sure all will be well and good luck!
2006-12-30 13:52:39 · answer #10 · answered by hazziehaze18 1 · 0⤊ 3⤋