However research has debunked these theories, showing that both moms and newborns fare as well if not better without an episiotomy. These days, episiotomies are generally not performed as often.
After the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists ACOG recommended against their routine use, the rate of delivering moms who got one dropped by more than 20 percent over the previous decade — from 33 percent of vaginal births in to about 12 percent in , according to the latest statistics.
That said, there is still a place for episiotomies in some birth scenarios, such as when baby's head is too large and needs more room to exit, when forceps or vacuum delivery needs to be performed or, in the case of shoulder dystocia , when a shoulder gets stuck in the birth canal.
In most cases, tearing is something you can work to avoid. During pregnancy, do your Kegels — those do-anywhere pelvic-muscle movements — which will help tone up the area and prevent urinary leakage. Perineal massage can also stretch the area out in the weeks before labor as well as during delivery.
During labor, your health care provider will likely apply warm compresses on your perineal area to relax the muscles. A standing or squatting position while you're laboring lets gravity work in your favor.
And exhaling or grunting can help with the pushing. While baby's head is emerging, your delivery team may also apply counterpressure to better control delivery and reduce the risk of tearing. Episiotomies are not evidence based practice no matter what number of babies u've had. Sorry I'm a very opinionated labor and del RN. In June Babies when did you feel okay enough to? Latest: 4 months ago WTE Member. In June Babies Recovery question. Latest: 2 months ago Ashjenkim. In June Babies Sweet girl is here!
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Delete Discussion? An episiotomy is an incision in the perineum the skin, tissue, and muscle between your vagina and rectum made in order to enlarge the vaginal opening and prevent spontaneous tearing.
And mothers-to-be may have good reason behind their demands: A May analysis from USA Today found that episiotomies are happening more often than necessary, and that the mothers suffer long-term health consequences from them. According to the report, national guidelines made in state that only emergency situations, like a baby with shoulders too large to fit through the vagina, require an episiotomy.
USA Today further reports that unnecessary episiotomies lead to severe health consequences, including deep lacerations into the anal sphincter, infections, and psychological consequences. Some women also need surgery to repair their body after episiotomies. What causes the high number of episiotomies? According to USA Today , doctors claim outdated medical practices, as well as a desire for speedy births, is the culprit.
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