Episiotomies aren't all that bad

[Mummy2014]

I'm a first time mummy & tearing / being cut was such a worry & a concern for me, that it almost had me asking for a C Section.

However, my baby boy was delivered via ventouse 13 days ago & I needed an episiotomy. As soon as the consultant walked in - I PANICKED!! But, there really wasn't any need, after being numbed "down there" he cut & my boy was delivered.

Whilst it wasn't pleasant in the slightest, and the first 2/3 days were very sore, overall it wasn't as bad as I had expected. 13 days later my stitches have dissolved & after a sneaky peak, everything looks back to normal (although I'm fully aware more healing is required!)

I just wanted to share my experience & reassure people that it really isn't that bad & try not to worry if you can help it.

I know this isn't the case for everyone, but just wanted to share my experience.

Xx

"It was not my intention to invalidate anyone else's experience"

In that case, take care not to talk about episiotomies in general, saying that "They are not a big deal".

Mine was a big deal, physically and emotionally. There are quite a few other women on this thread who have had (and even some who continue to have) a pretty horrible time with theirs. Clearly, your "they are not a big deal" is false, not to mention quite offensive.

If you had read even the first page of the thread before posting, you would see the uproar that the thread title & OP caused and maybe would be slightly more sensitive in how you worded your post.