Guest guest Posted November 11, 1999 Report Share Posted November 11, 1999 In a message dated 11/11/99 2:44:59 AM Central Standard Time, breastfeedingonelist writes: << I do agree that they are often done unnecessarily but let's just keep in mind that sometimes it IS necessary. >> That's were I think we differ I do not think they are needed at all. If your going to trear your just giving it a good start but cutting yourself. The best way I can explain it is if you try to rip a sheet it's very hard to do but if you cut it a little bit then you can rip the entire thing in a second. Some idea with our bodies. I just feel like It is an unnessary proceduer and just because a Dr THINKS it's nessary doesn't make it so. But hey I could be totally wrong here Just my little opinion. Amy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 11, 1999 Report Share Posted November 11, 1999 In a message dated 11/11/99 2:44:59 AM Central Standard Time, breastfeedingonelist writes: << I'm not sure when I'm due, I feel so stupid :-0 My period never got " regular " , >> Don't feel stupid When your period is not regular it's near imposable to know that kind of thing. Whens your Dr. appoimenet?? Amy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 11, 1999 Report Share Posted November 11, 1999 In a message dated 11/11/1999 10:38:32 AM Eastern Standard Time, Feb98@... writes: << I just feel like It is an unnessary proceduer and just because a Dr THINKS it's nessary doesn't make it so. I agree...it isn't " NECESSARY " . It makes the DR's job easier mostly. If the baby is coming down through the birth canal, it will certainly be able to fit the rest of the way. I had an epi. with my first and did not with my second. I did tear a little with my second baby, but I believe it was because I had already had an episiotomy. That's my opinion anyway! B ... SAHM to and Madeline Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 11, 1999 Report Share Posted November 11, 1999 In a message dated 11/11/99 10:38:57 AM Eastern Standard Time, Feb98@... writes: << That's were I think we differ I do not think they are needed at all. If your going to trear your just giving it a good start but cutting yourself. The best way I can explain it is if you try to rip a sheet it's very hard to do but if you cut it a little bit then you can rip the entire thing in a second. Some idea with our bodies. I agree with this part of your post however..... I just feel like It is an unnessary proceduer and just because a Dr THINKS it's nessary doesn't make it so. I don't agree here. Prior to Philip being delivered I had been pushing for two hours. They decided to use forceps to help deliver him. It was then noticed that Philip was experiencing terminal Bradycardia and was not doing well. He needed to be delivered IMMEDIATELY. *That* is when the cut was made. It was *not* a matter of the doctor just not wanting to wait and see. It WAS necessary. When Philip was delivered he was blue, totally limp and was not breathing. Now if you think that there was time to go ahead and just try to deliver him on my own with no help (cuts made) then I suppose that nothing I say will change your mind. The bottom line here is that it WAS necessary for *us*. I don't agree with them being done when not needed. I hope that I won't have to have one again but it's certainly not worth jeopardizing my child's life. Btw, I realize that just because a doctor says something doesn't make it true. However, in this case, it was. Dana But hey I could be totally wrong here Just my little opinion. Amy >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 11, 1999 Report Share Posted November 11, 1999 In a message dated 11/11/99 7:38:50 AM Pacific Standard Time, Feb98@... writes: << That's were I think we differ I do not think they are needed at all. If your going to trear your just giving it a good start but cutting yourself. The best way I can explain it is if you try to rip a sheet it's very hard to do but if you cut it a little bit then you can rip the entire thing in a second. Some idea with our bodies. I just feel like It is an unnessary proceduer and just because a Dr THINKS it's nessary doesn't make it so. But hey I could be totally wrong here Just my little opinion. Amy >> From all that I have read, the medical community is " torn " (forgive the pun) about natural vs. produced episiotomies. It just depends upon the dr. you have and what their experience and philosophy is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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