When DS was born I was attended by four midwives the last of whom made me take things very slowly. She was a strong personality and didn't "allow" me to push when I should have been panting. She did have to yell at me a few times though to stop pushing.
I didn't tear or need stitches and I was wondering if this was the result of having an experienced midwife manage my 2nd stage or if tearing is more physiological (I think that's the correct phrase)?
Incidentally I had a failed epidural and no other pain relief. My labour was induced with syntocin due to my waters breaking and labour not starting spontaneously - it was 12 hours from start to finish.
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Tearing and needing stitches, can this be prevented?
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dejags · 30/07/2002 15:16
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