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For many years, it was thought that an episiotomy helps to avert bigger vaginal tears during childbirth. It was also believed that these incisions heal better as compared to a natural tear. Today, more studies in the field of medicine suggest that episiotomies, which were standard during birth don’t prevent these issues and on the other hand make recovery uncomfortable. It was also pointed out that sometimes the cut is wider than a natural tear would have been which can lead to infection in that area. For a lot of women who had an episiotomy during childbirth, they felt pain while having sex after delivery. Once a routine part of the delivery process, an episiotomy is now performed only in certain cases. Read on to learn 8 useful tips to increase the elasticity of your perineum and avoid having an episiotomy.
Episiotomy is an incision made on the perineum which is a tissue that extends from the vagina right to the anus. This is normally done in the second stage of labor which is the pushing stage in order to help the baby pass through the birth canal easily and quickly. An episiotomy helps to widen the vaginal opening thus making childbirth easy. It is usually done in case of an assisted vaginal delivery or if there are any signs of fetal distress. Unless there is any specific underlying reason for conducting an episiotomy, a good doctor avoids it at all costs.
However, an episiotomy become inevitable in some of the following cases:
However in the normal circumstances, an episiotomy is best averted. Given below are some wonderful tips on how you can prevent an episiotomy.
Childbirth is unpredictable. But being informed and active participant during the whole process can help to reduce the chances of an episiotomy.
Were you able to avoid an episiotomy during delivery? What did you do to avoid an episiotomy? Please leave your experience in the comments section below.
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