Tag: episiotomy
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Can I Avoid an Episiotomy?
Get Pregnant Fast You might be familiar with episiotomies, which are incisions made to widen the vaginal opening to help with childbirth. Many women, understandably, prefer to skip this procedure. The good news is that episiotomies are becoming less common. Nowadays, healthcare providers, including midwives and doctors, reserve them for specific situations rather than performing…
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The 5 Most Unpleasant Aspects of Childbirth
Get Pregnant Fast Last week, while we parted ways with the changing table that had served us through three nurseries, I couldn’t help but notice the sparkle in the eyes of the couple taking it home. As my partner, Mark, shared some candid advice with the expectant father, he leaned in and murmured, “Childbirth is…
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The Disturbing Reality of the ‘Husband Stitch’
Get Pregnant Fast If you’ve managed to get through today without feeling overwhelmed, let me remind you that distressing realities unfold every day. It’s time to hit refresh and confront some unsettling truths. Here’s something many may not know—unless they’ve given birth: during labor, many women face tearing, while others may undergo an episiotomy, a…