Did you experience tearing during childbirth? (Any way to prevent it?)

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I am 32 weeks pregnant with my first baby, and I'm nervous about tearing down there, especially since I am expecting a larger than average size boy. Is there anything anyone knows of that may help prevent that? I've just started using coconut oil....down there, thinking it's better than nothing. Anyone have any other recommendations?

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I plan to try this

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The doctor cut me because I was gonna tear. It seems being cut is better because its a cleaner stitch. I would rather be cut then risk tearing.

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Tore top and bottom and my son was only 6 lbs 1 oz so nervous for this second pregnancy and delivery 😞

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I'm also having my first but I've been told by women who have had a baby already that if you push too fast you're more likely to rip

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I was cut 😑

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I ripped. I'd much rather have been cut. Uggg however after it healed you can't even tell. Plus no one really sees it nor can they tell ( I mean the guys)

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My son was 9lbs 11oz and I only had one small labia tear, I just needed a single stitch.

I really think relaxing your muscles while pushing helps, don't tense up. Trust in your body and give in to your instincts.

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My first I wasn't given a chance to tear. The doctor let me push twice and then gave me an episiotomy. My second I tore from end to end and up the side. She was 8 pounds 2 oz. I suggest lots of kegel exercises and to take labor at your own pace.

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5 stitches later

Did you experience tearing during childbirth? (Any way to prevent it?)

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