Episiotomy: Epi

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Episiotomy?

J.T. asks from Phoenix

I am trying to make a birth plan and I don't know what to think of getting an episiotomy..... Did you get one? Are they a good idea? Am I going to rip and if so is it...

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Episiotomy Information

S.C. asks from Chicago

Looking for the pros and cons of having a episiotomy Do most Dr's still do this?

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Episiotomy vs Tearin

A.R. asks from Augusta

I was wondering if any one had any insite on rether to have an episiotomy or to let nature take its course and tear. im 37 wk on sun and with my first child i tore on...

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Level 4 Episiotomy........

S.D. asks from Detroit

I had a level 4 episiotomy during labor with my last pregnancy. Without exaggeration it was a horrible healing process that took over 9 months to completely heal. M...

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Is It Common to Be Induced and Go Without a Epi?

R.S. asks from Boston

I really wanted to go all natural. My due date was the 26th and iam scheduled to be induced this monday. I'm wondering if I should pass or take epi or tell them I wan...

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Epidural & Episiotomy-Did You Ask for One?

E.R. asks from Los Angeles

I need some feed back on getting an epidural and episiotomy. How did it feel after for you, did you have any side effects, etc?...Thanks!

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Help Needed -- Struggling with Episiotomy (3Rd or 4Th Degree)

J.D. asks from New York

My wife delivered our 2nd son two days' ago. Our first was a C-section - she didn't dilate enough even after laboring for 8 hours. We were keen on VBAC & went for a d...

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Natural Childbirth Advice

B.F. asks from Los Angeles

Hi Ladies, I am almost 38 weeks preggo with my first and I hoping to have a natural delivery w/o an epidural. Do any of you have any advice/tips for me? One us...

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Questions About Labor and Breastfeeding

B.V. asks from Kansas City

Hi Moms, We are thinking about having another baby. Actually my first pregnancy and delivery because we adopted our only child who is now 2 1/2 when she was just de...

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Pushing with Epidural

S.R. asks from San Diego

I was hoping for a completely intervention free birth but because of a higher risk of bleeding, my ob is insisting that I be on an epidural in case they need to go qu...