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Will I Need an Episiotomy?
Sep 5, 2009 ... while an episiotomy by definition is a 2nd degree cut. ... to move down - and equally adds additional stress to the baby (increasing heart rate...etc). ...ANSWERS
See all- Here's a good link: http://www.babycenter.com/404_how-can-i-avoid-an-episiotomy_1955.bc I used a midwife with mine - homebirth. I massaged daily. No tears. Bl...
- I had one with my first one for the same reason. It was very bad and I still have issues from it. The second child was the same size but didn't take as long and I d...
- Episiotomies are among the most over-used "surgery" (yes, that's the technical term, since it's cutting into healthy tissue) in America. Many doctors have high rates ...
