Episiotomy or tearing?

Question

At my childbirth class, we learned that our body heals better after naturally tearing as opposed to having an episiotomy. But I've heard from other people that a good doctor gives an episiotomy so that you don't tear. So I'm a bit confused, which is better?

Answer

Tearing is better. Routine episiotomies are outdated. Current reccomendations are tears over cuts. Also- if youre cut you nrver know if you even really needed it. My doctor argued with me for five minutes while i was pushing saying id tear straight to my butt if i didn't let her and i refused.  My daughter was born with no tear. I was walking an hour later and felt normal aside from soreness.

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These women are so right!!! Natural tearing is usually minimal and heals much better than an episiotomy! Only in emergency or when excessive damage is visibly occurring are episiotomies recommended!

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My gyno said she will let me tear naturally

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Tearing naturally is way better

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Drs only want to do an episiotomy because it adds to your already high bill. But from asking my step mother (episiotomy) and my sister (natural all the way). My stepmom said it hurt so bad and they tear way more than necessary and they dont even ask. You have to tell them not to, and probably ask to sign a waiver. And my sister said she didnt even tear. But its worth it to not get an episiotomy.

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I think currently doctors recommend tearing. I know my doctor told me he only does episiotomies if you require forceps or a vacuum during delivery. I had my baby 3 weeks ago and had a second degree tear. I feel almost 100% normal down there now.

Episiotomy or tearing?

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