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… Overview What is an episiotomy? An episiotomy (say "eh-pih-zee-AH-tuh-mee") is a … cut is stitched up after the birth. Why is an episiotomy done? There are times when an …
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… with your healthcare provider ahead of time. Episiotomy An episiotomy is an incision (cut) made in the … on the baby's head, but marks soon fade. An episiotomy may be performed before forceps are …
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… problems Are you having a problem with an episiotomy or tear repair (such as the wound … your doctor said it should)? Yes Problem with episiotomy or tear repair No Problem with episiotomy or tear repair Do you feel anything …
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… the area around the vagina just before an episiotomy is done. An episiotomy is a cut made in the tissue between … does not harm the baby when given before an episiotomy. It does not relieve pain from …
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… an epidural or before making an incision ( episiotomy ) that widens the vaginal opening … ) if it tore or if you had an incision ( episiotomy ). Remove the small tube in your … stage and needs to be delivered quickly. Episiotomy widens the perineum with an …
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… may be worse if you had a perineal tear or episiotomy . If you had a caesarean … and after bowel movements. Recovery from an episiotomy or perineal tear can take several … may be worse if you had a perineal tear or episiotomy . If you had a caesarean …
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… fetus and amniotic fluid. Did you know? An episiotomy is an incision (cut) made in the … may not tear at all or tear only slightly. An episiotomy (cut in the perineum) may be … fetus and amniotic fluid. … Did you know? An episiotomy is an incision (cut) made in the …
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… vaginal delivery also had lower rates of episiotomy . footnote 1 Starting at week 34 of … total of 4 or 5 minutes. Related Information Episiotomy and Perineal Tears References … vaginal delivery also had lower rates of episiotomy . footnote 1 Starting at week 34 of …
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… to: __ Take all possible steps to avoid an episiotomy. __ View the birth using a mirror. … to: __ Take all possible steps to avoid an episiotomy. __ View the birth using a mirror. …
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… Childbirth: Strep infections during delivery Episiotomy and perineal tears Postpartum … Childbirth: Strep infections during delivery Episiotomy and perineal tears Postpartum …
