I really don't want one. But, my sister in law said that you really don't have an option. That the doctor will just cut you without asking. Is this true? That they always cut you? No matter what?
2007-06-25 06:25:18 · 14 answers · asked by Jessica C 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
So they cut you if you are going to tear? What is the likelyhood that I will tear? Does everyone tear?
2007-06-25 06:32:32 · update #1
Let me tell you that you do have a choice. It's mostly your decision to make. They can suggest it but unless you or your baby is in harm you don't have to give the ok. It all boils down to the doctor getting in a hurry. My doctor wanted to cut me but I wouldn't let him. I told him it was his job to take things to the next level if need be not because it's easier and faster for him. So he can stretch your skin. You will heal faster also if he don't cut you. My doctor didn't cut me but stretched my skin and I delivered a 9lb1oz baby with no cuts or rips. So yes it is possible.
2007-06-25 06:37:51 · answer #1 · answered by chickenb26 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Get a doctor that does not do routine episiotomies. That was one of the questions I asked when I was looking for a doctor. I was taught in prenatal class that episiotomies cause tears. I had one with my first one because of fetal distress and I also had a second degree tear. I had three more with no episiotomies and no tears. Do prenatal perenial massage. It will help stretch you in advance. A good doctor is very important. Also you do not want to be flat on your back for the delivery. A reclining position is much better. Read the book, Natural Childbirth the Bradley Way.
2007-06-25 08:40:40 · answer #2 · answered by pennypincher 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
most regular OB's tend to go for the episiotomy even when it is not necessary. the poblem with that is that it takes the body longer to repair straight cut made by the incision of an episiotomy verses a natural tear made during the delivery. personally when i delivered i had a wonderful OB, he was against unnecessary episiotomies. he let me tear slightly during the delivery and i got like 2 or 3 stitches instead of the whole incision being sewn up. the best people to get info about episiotomy alternatives and easier deliveries are midwives, they can fill you in on a lot of things. hope that helps good luck
2007-06-25 06:42:43 · answer #3 · answered by vanesa b 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
HA. fat chance on them not cutting you. Todays doctors are big time overcutters. Doctors tell you it heals better, etc. From personal experience: baby number one, they cut me- I was in pain for a month, I mean BAD pain. The episiotimy cut my MUSCLE. baby number two I had at home, and I tore. I felt perfect in two weeks. I healed awesomely.
Take a piece of paper and try to pull it apart- there is resistance. Now make a little cut in it and pull- it will tear right down the middle. Physics and common sense tell you that if you cut something, it weakens tissue and makes a big chance for you to be connecting two holes that you dont want connected.
You can ask them not to cut you, but they most likely will do it anyways, unless you get a really understanding Doctor thats not in a hurry.
FYI- my midwife shared with me that very few of her clients tear- mostly because at home, a person can labor at her own pace, not according to a doctors watch. If pushing isn't rushed, tearing is less likely.
2007-06-25 06:48:44 · answer #4 · answered by ABeeflewIn 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes it's possible and no, you don't need to tear.
I had an episiotomy with my first and my fourth and they took ages to heal. My first was because that was just what the doctor did. My fourth I needed a ventouse delivery and the baby was distressed and needed to get out asap.
With two others, I had very small tears that were healed up at a week post partum.
The rest, no tears, no cuts.
2007-06-25 06:41:21 · answer #5 · answered by KooriGirl 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hello there,
I had an episiotomy with my first baby.
I didn't realise it had happened until after the birth I noticed that the doctor was still poking around down there and I asked him what he was doing - he then told me he was 'sowing me up'! I wonder would he have told me if I hadn't have asked.
It's better to have one than to tear - I had an epidural, but I needed a vaccum extraction and forcepts as the baby wasn't coming out, also head round wrong way so I guess I needed one!
Yes, it is sore and uncomfortable for a while but after a while the pain goes away, use witch hazel on your stitches if you get them.......................
all the best,
Sophia x
2007-06-25 06:38:14 · answer #6 · answered by Sophia 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In the last couple years an episiotomy has become an "as needed" procedure.
If you really don't want one, tell your ob/gyn. Also, do your kegals!! By having the control to stop pushing when the doc asks, you are less likely to need one, since they can massage and stretch the skin. You can also begin to stretch it yourself at about 8 months. It burns, but it makes healing ALOT easier.
Good Luck!
2007-06-25 06:32:27 · answer #7 · answered by buggerhead 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The dr will perform an episiotomy only if it's necessary. You don't have a choice if you need one. I know a woman who tore to her anus. Don't be afraid of an epsiotomy. I had one with my firstborn and had 3 more children with no episiotomies. If you don't need one, the dr will not give you one. Good luck.
Best wishes!
2007-06-25 06:34:22 · answer #8 · answered by mumof4_2002 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Usually the doctor will cut you if you need it, because it's better to be cut than to tear.
2007-06-25 06:29:16 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
you can ask the doctor in advance to only do it if it's 100% necessary. Tell him you prefer alternative methods, like perianal massage. This helps relax that area and help it to stretch out and not tear.
Talk to your doctor, and he can tell you more options, but not getting it can cause other problems, like your skin ripping, or making delivery much harder on your baby.
2007-06-25 06:31:18 · answer #10 · answered by mporter128 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋