Re: EPISIOTOMY QUESTION

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At Thu, 24 Jul 2003, Shelie wrote: >
>At Thu, 24 Jul 2003, anonymous@obgyn.net wrote:
>>
>>HOW DEEP IS THE AVERAGE EPISIOTOMY CUT? I CAN'T FIND ANY INFORMATION
>>ABOUT HOW BIG THE CUT IS AND I AM SCARED TO DEATH OF IT. I WANT TO KNOW
>>IF THERE WOULD BE ANY OF MY PERINEUM LEFT? PLEASE HELP.
>>
>>--
>>HEATHER
>>
>I have had an episiotomy and I diffently still have my perineum. As for
>how deep the cut is I can't help you with that question. If you are
>scared talk to your doctor and let him/her know about your fears. I
>didn't have a bad experience with mine. In fact I have no problem
>having another one done if necessary. Whether you are allowed to tear
>or cut you well most likely have some discomfort afterward. Keep in
>mind you can just as easily have a bad tear as to have a bad episiotomy.
>You can also have a good experience with either a tear or a cut. A lot
>depends on the skill of your doctor. HTH
>
>--
>Shelie
>

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Argentina
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