Does tearing happen often?

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Does tearing happen often during giving birth?

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I tore with my son and received stitches. My "girl" is just fine. My hubby said he can't tell a difference. I pray that I won't tear this time bc getting stitches and the healing process is the worst part in my opinion. Btw I didn't get an epidural by choice, only got IV pain meds but still felt the "ring of fire" and those stitches although they said they numbed me. I wanted to slap somebody when they were doing those stitches. Lol

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Yes very common. But not all women will tear. I did with my first and had to get stitches. Honestly wasn't that bad, I didn't even know I tore u til they said I needed stitches. They numbed me and I hardly get a thing. It did burn the first time I went to the restroom but other than that it was healed up in about 2 weeks. As long as you take your sitz baths it should heal quickly.

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My first I tore clear thru. Extensive stitches, sitting on donuts, using witchazel for months. :( he was face up and his head circumference was 15"!

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I had a second degree tear with my first, and a first degree tear with my second. I had no idea either time I tore, and healed up just fine. No issues down below!

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