Thought on episiotomies?

Question

Hello, ladies! 
I have a question for some experienced mommies! I've Googled but everything I've read hasn't helped much!

Did you have an episiotomy with your first? Did it help reduce the chance of tearing or did it only cause you to tear more? Or did you just chance it? If so, how did that work out and how bad would you say tearing naturally felt? If you've ever had both, which would you say was easier to heal from?

Thanks in advance for everyone that answers, as a FTM, I really want to try to prepare myself for everything possible - good and bad. 🙃

Answer

I think sometimes it just depends on the Dr. An episiotomy is sometimes easier to control than a tear. A slight nick to release pressure instead of an uncontrolled rip.

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I didn't tear with my first but I did with my second.  As far as how the tearing felt, honestly I didn't even feel it.  The worst was afterwards when they stitched me back up.  Id never ask for an episiotimy... I'd rather naturally tear

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I tore a little with my first and it healed quickly, look into or ask your doctor/midwife about using mineral oil and perineum massaging before the birth! My last two I didn't tear at all and am hoping to have the same with my fourth! Good luck!

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I tore with both mine and it healed so easily. I would say it depends on the tear though. With this one, I don't want an episiotomy unless it's medically necessary. I'd heard tearing is easier to recover from and doesn't hurt as bad afterward. But I look at it as my doc should know when to make the call to cut.

Thought on episiotomies?

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