WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for April, 1998: Re: Are Episiotomies necesary in First Births?

Re: Are Episiotomies necesary in First Births?

From: AMANDA (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 28 Apr 1998 19:23:09 -0500 (CDT)

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At Tue, 28 Apr 1998, Carrie wrote: >
>I am really overwhelmed about labor care and delivery in todays society.
>Being overprotective of my body is a downfall of mine and I wonder if
>todays forms of labor and delivery care really have the woman's well
>being in mind. For instance, is an episiotomy completely necessary? If
>not, how can I prevent one from being preformed? I have heard of
>streching exercises and finding a doctor who has a low episiotomy rate.
>How can I get statistics on doctors anyways? Please, any suggestions or
>experiences will really clear things up. Thanks. Carrie

Hello Carrie! Three months ago I gave birth to an 8lbs 7oz healthy baby boy and I too was quite adamant about having as natural a birth as possible. In fact I did not have an episiotomy but did have a second degree tear but I was up and walking within an hour and within 4 weeks went skiing. I agree with the others who have posted responses and believe you need to have an open line of communication with your provider. Also, find out what his position is re: episiotomies-some practitioners feel they are needed, while others believe it should be used only certain circumstances. Lastly, it is also great to have a supportive nursing staff-during the birth of my son, the nurse was my healthcare provider throughout labor and the majority of the delivery process-she continued to massage, hot pack and support the perineum which is also helpful in preventing tears and reducing the need for an episiotomy. You can never be too protective of your body! Good luck.

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