OHbaby! Forums : Episiotomy https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:18:15 +0000 Fri, 02 Oct 2009 16:14:14 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=29101 <![CDATA[OHbaby! Forums]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[Episiotomy : Yep I&#039;ve also heard that...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29101&PID=794071&title=episiotomy#794071 Author: _Deb_
Subject: 29101
Posted: 02 October 2009 at 4:14pm

Yep I've also heard that tears heal much better than a cut. I tore twice (internal and external) and didn't even know i had. Both healed really well too. But i think it would freak me out if they were going to cut me. I'd MUCH prefer to tear naturally.]]> Fri, 02 Oct 2009 16:14:14 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29101&PID=794071&title=episiotomy#794071 <![CDATA[Episiotomy : My understanding was that a tear...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29101&PID=794059&title=episiotomy#794059 Author: surfergirl
Subject: 29101
Posted: 02 October 2009 at 4:03pm

My understanding was that a tear is more likely to heal quicker and be 'shallower' ( only on the skin) . A cut is more likely to cut into muscle tissue - hence the longer healing time and resisitance to cut unless needed (i.e they know you're going to tear, and tear quite badly). But why focus on the negative....it's not like *you'll* need one...]]> Fri, 02 Oct 2009 16:03:59 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29101&PID=794059&title=episiotomy#794059 <![CDATA[Episiotomy : I think it&#039;s to do with ho...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29101&PID=794043&title=episiotomy#794043 Author: SpecialK
Subject: 29101
Posted: 02 October 2009 at 3:48pm

I think it's to do with ho deep the cut is - the episiotomy is deeper so a cut will heal better and more evenly as it will be stitched. But if its superficial, then a tear will heal better than a cut.

I had the cut and also tore - both healed really well within a couple of weeks. But I had an OB, so he did the cutting and the stitching ]]> Fri, 02 Oct 2009 15:48:53 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29101&PID=794043&title=episiotomy#794043 <![CDATA[Episiotomy : AmStaff, perhaps you should call...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29101&PID=793717&title=episiotomy#793717 Author: JessDub
Subject: 29101
Posted: 02 October 2009 at 11:08am

AmStaff, perhaps you should call your MW to get peace of mind before the next appointment as it sounds like an important issue to you. She wouldn't mind I am sure. (I think we had the same one - CH?)

I had a ventouse delivery which didn't require cutting or tearing externally. I had MW and OB down there and trusted them implicitly.... they were clearly doing what was going to be best for me and baby.
(I did tear internally however, early on in the pushing, which required stitches. Nothing that anyone could have prepared for.)

Edited by JessDub]]> Fri, 02 Oct 2009 11:08:58 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29101&PID=793717&title=episiotomy#793717 <![CDATA[Episiotomy : Ok thanks guys. I asked my MW...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29101&PID=793428&title=episiotomy#793428 Author: RinTinTin
Subject: 29101
Posted: 01 October 2009 at 10:06pm

Ok thanks guys.

I asked my MW about an Episiotomy yesterday as I was unsure if she was able to do them at the birth centre. She never mentioned not wanting to do them and told me that yes, she could do them at the birth centre. I will double check with her next time I see her.

 

Personally, I would much rather be cut than left to tear.

]]> Thu, 01 Oct 2009 22:06:19 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29101&PID=793428&title=episiotomy#793428 <![CDATA[Episiotomy : I was cut (18months ago) so not...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29101&PID=793308&title=episiotomy#793308 Author: Caniry
Subject: 29101
Posted: 01 October 2009 at 8:44pm

I was cut (18months ago) so not sure if it has changed or not, they did need to get the baby out in a hurry though. Might pay to check with your MW to see what her policy is. Although I can't compare a cut with a tear I would definitely opt for a cut again - made the pushing a lot easier ]]> Thu, 01 Oct 2009 20:44:51 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29101&PID=793308&title=episiotomy#793308 <![CDATA[Episiotomy : I think they only cut if they...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29101&PID=793298&title=episiotomy#793298 Author: cuppatea
Subject: 29101
Posted: 01 October 2009 at 8:39pm

I think they only cut if they think that you tearing will cause more damage.
I was cut by the OB/GYN because of having a vontouse delivery, I also had torn on the inside though. Both healed really well though, and I didn't know I had torn and never did the OB until she went to stitch up the cut and found the tear. I also didn't know that she had cut me until she told me after baby was out.]]> Thu, 01 Oct 2009 20:39:49 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29101&PID=793298&title=episiotomy#793298 <![CDATA[Episiotomy : I think it depends on your midwife....]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29101&PID=793282&title=episiotomy#793282 Author: Shelt
Subject: 29101
Posted: 01 October 2009 at 8:31pm

I think it depends on your midwife. Gabrielle got stuck and after 2 hours of pushing (and her starting to go into distress) my midwife cut me. I think she said afterwards that hospital policy is to do it only if there is a good reason for it coz she had to write down the reason for it on her paperwork.

I have a horror story about healing but since you said you don't want to know I'll leave it at that I think my story is not the norm anyway coz I've heard of people with just as many issues who tore instead of being cut.]]> Thu, 01 Oct 2009 20:31:13 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29101&PID=793282&title=episiotomy#793282 <![CDATA[Episiotomy : I had both while Joel (cut and...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29101&PID=793160&title=episiotomy#793160 Author: LeahandJoel
Subject: 29101
Posted: 01 October 2009 at 7:24pm

I had both while Joel (cut and tears) and the cut healed much nicer and quicker than the tears, but then I also had an epidural so didn't "feel" either till much later and neither felt like much fun!!

]]> Thu, 01 Oct 2009 19:24:40 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29101&PID=793160&title=episiotomy#793160 <![CDATA[Episiotomy : Yeah totally depends on your mw....]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29101&PID=793139&title=episiotomy#793139 Author: Babe
Subject: 29101
Posted: 01 October 2009 at 7:04pm

Yeah totally depends on your mw. Mine doesn't cut if she can avoid it. Shes only done 2 in her like 15 odd years of practice and she keeps it as shallow as possible. I have a total fear of being cut so I'm really glad!]]> Thu, 01 Oct 2009 19:04:44 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29101&PID=793139&title=episiotomy#793139 <![CDATA[Episiotomy : Oliver was only born last Saturday...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29101&PID=793107&title=episiotomy#793107 Author: sally belly
Subject: 29101
Posted: 01 October 2009 at 6:41pm

Oliver was only born last Saturday & I was cut (not by my MW but by the hosp registrar). Baby just slid out after that

From what I've read/heard, some believe that tearing 'naturally' is better rather than cutting. ]]> Thu, 01 Oct 2009 18:41:35 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29101&PID=793107&title=episiotomy#793107 <![CDATA[Episiotomy : From what I have been told some...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29101&PID=793093&title=episiotomy#793093 Author: Rachael21
Subject: 29101
Posted: 01 October 2009 at 6:31pm

From what I have been told some of the worst tears are actually from episiotomies tearing further so some midwives won't cut. However some belive cutting is better than tearing so it pays to see what your midwife's viewpoint is.]]> Thu, 01 Oct 2009 18:31:32 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29101&PID=793093&title=episiotomy#793093 <![CDATA[Episiotomy : My friend was cut , that was three...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29101&PID=793042&title=episiotomy#793042 Author: caitlynsmygirl
Subject: 29101
Posted: 01 October 2009 at 5:56pm

My friend was cut , that was three years ago tho, so things may have changed since then ? ]]> Thu, 01 Oct 2009 17:56:25 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29101&PID=793042&title=episiotomy#793042 <![CDATA[Episiotomy : I think it depends on the MW... I...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29101&PID=792989&title=episiotomy#792989 Author: kebakat
Subject: 29101
Posted: 01 October 2009 at 5:09pm

I think it depends on the MW...

I had one.. Daniel was stuck (he was posterior) and it was either I push more and tear or she cuts me. Now I have an absolute fear of being cut and she knew this but said it was better to be cut than tear, and tear bigger than what the cut would be. I think I'd opt to be cut again TBH. I've heard too many nasty stories about some awful tearing and tearing right up inside.. bugger that.]]> Thu, 01 Oct 2009 17:09:55 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29101&PID=792989&title=episiotomy#792989 <![CDATA[Episiotomy : I&#039;ve heard it&#039;s true...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29101&PID=792974&title=episiotomy#792974 Author: Bobbie
Subject: 29101
Posted: 01 October 2009 at 4:55pm

I've heard it's true - the reason being is that the jagged edges heal better than the smooth cut. I think MW's will cut if they have to but prefer to let you tear.

Haven't had it done myself though.

Edited by Bobbie]]> Thu, 01 Oct 2009 16:55:36 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29101&PID=792974&title=episiotomy#792974 <![CDATA[Episiotomy : Hi All Not looking for any stories...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29101&PID=792964&title=episiotomy#792964 Author: RinTinTin
Subject: 29101
Posted: 01 October 2009 at 4:48pm

Hi All

Not looking for any stories or anything. (Please oh please oh please keep any horror stories to yourself. SOOOOO don't wanna know)

 

But can someone please confirm or deny for me, is it true that midwives prefer to leave you to tear naturally than to cut you?

 

See the thing is, I have written in my birthplan that I'd prefer to be cut than to tear naturally if the need arose. But I've got quite a few people telling me that midwives won't cut anymore.

True or False?

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