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… Overview What is an episiotomy? An episiotomy (say "eh-pih-zee-AH-tuh-mee") is a … during a regular prenatal visit. What is a perineal tear? It's common for the tissue …
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… childbirth, the perineum stretches and often tears. The perineum is the muscle and tissue … Studies show that some people who did regular perineal massage reported less perineal pain … vaginal delivery also had lower rates of episiotomy . footnote 1 Starting at week 34 of …
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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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… birth. Soreness 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 …
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… photocoagulation and cryopexy are used to fix tears in the retina and prevent a retinal … methods work well to treat certain retinal tears. But some people will need future … photocoagulation and cryopexy are used to fix tears in the retina and prevent a retinal …
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… Childbirth: Opioid Pain Medicines Childbirth: Perineal Massage Before Labour Childbirth: … Emergency Contraception Epidural Anesthesia Episiotomy and Perineal Tears Exercise During Pregnancy External …
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… Childbirth: Opioid Pain Medicines Childbirth: Perineal Massage Before Labour Childbirth: … Cancer Endometrial Ablation Endometriosis Episiotomy and Perineal Tears Excisional Biopsy for Abnormal Cervical …
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… strep infections, postpartum bleeding and tears. Learn more: Cervical insufficiency … Childbirth: Strep infections during delivery Episiotomy and perineal tears Postpartum bleeding Postural …
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… as well as discomfort from after-pains, episiotomy or tears, and hemorrhoids. You may also feel … your legs to decrease swelling in your perineal area. Drink fluids and eat a light …
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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 …
