yesterday i had a really interesting biology practical
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Ya...I do. I won't deliver my own child because of that. I don't think I can remain objective in that situation and I certainly cannot make the episiotomy on my wife. I would most likely suggest an epidural although natural childbirth is probably better.Originally posted by rainee:dats wat i tink oso...
so u guys better appreciate us and be glad u all dun have to go thru labor!
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oh yea i have heard abt this part of the procedure...Originally posted by oxford mushroom:I have delivered some three dozen babies or so in my younger days...the part I hate was performing the episiotomy...did they show you that in the video? We make a cut in the perineum (between the vulva and the anus) to make it easier for the baby's head to emerge and reduce the risk of tears which can cause problems with continence in future. Some used a pair of scissors, others prefer a scalpel blade.
I always gave anaesthesia but some doctors say that you don't need to because with the pain of contractions, the woman cannot feel the pain of the episiotomy at all. Of course, we have to stitch up the wound after the delivery, which is probably more painful.
really makes me cringe sumtimes...
and to think it is one of my wishes to have 3 kids next time -
really, mushroom, is there a need to gross me further than is necessary??Originally posted by oxford mushroom:I have delivered some three dozen babies or so in my younger days...the part I hate was performing the episiotomy...did they show you that in the video? We make a cut in the perineum (between the vulva and the anus) to make it easier for the baby's head to emerge and reduce the risk of tears which can cause problems with continence in future. Some used a pair of scissors, others prefer a scalpel blade.
I always gave anaesthesia but some doctors say that you don't need to because with the pain of contractions, the woman cannot feel the pain of the episiotomy at all. Of course, we have to stitch up the wound after the delivery, which is probably more painful. -
Haha...get you mentally prepared ma...Originally posted by starblue:really, mushroom, is there a need to gross me further than is necessary??
Most of my female classmates opted for epidural anaesthesia..