PREGNANCY-BIRTH Messages for June, 2000: Re: vaginal tears and incontinence

Re: vaginal tears and incontinence

From: beth (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri, 30 Jun 2000 16:27:56 -0500 (CDT)

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At Thu, 29 Jun 2000, R. Daniel Braun, MD wrote: >
>At Thu, 29 Jun 2000, patty wrote:
>>
>>My first child weighed 9lb. 4 oz. and after pushing for 3 hrs the doc
>>practically ripped him from me. I suffered 3rd degree tears and anal
>>incontinence for several months. It took my a good 6 months to feel
>>better. My question is wouldnt a c-section be better than this?
>
>It depends on many factors. If next baby a lot smaller no problem.
>
>I am
>>scared to conceive again ( although we are trying) because of the pain
>>and long lasting effects of the tears. I think I would like to have a
>>c-section on #2 because my friends who had c-sections got better a lot
>>quicker than I did. Is asking for a c-section inappropriate,
>
>No but call your OB and make an appointment for a visit to do nothing
>but discuss this issue. (be prepared to pay for it, your insurance may
>not and they may not pay for this "Unnecessary cesarean") But it is a
>good idea to find an OB who will go along with you on this if it is that
>important to you.
>
> I just
>>dont want to have long term problems with my rectum. Can anyone answer
>>this embarrasing question? THANKS
>
>No way to tell now as to what might or might not happen with the next
>delivery.
>
>RDB
>
>Hi, Dr. Braun I'm not the original poster, but just curious. After a situation like this *why* would a dr not let his patient make an informed choice.(have a heart:) My goodness ANAL INCONTINENCE FOR MONTHS. I know surgery has risks but obviously so does vag birth!!!!Women are allowed to ask for tummy tucks ect..
Also, even without another 3rd degree tear another vag birth can't be kind to the area.

>--

>R. Daniel Braun, MD FACOG FOG

>
>This is for educational purposes only, and is not intended to be replacement or substitute for consultation and examination by an appropriate medical professional. Due to time constraints, private e-mails cannot be answered.
>

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