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I am about to deliver my first child i am really nervous will they have to do an episiotomy will i know when to push?
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Relax: Is one of the most positive "medical" experiences there is. Possibilities of trouble are why we recommend doing it in a hospital as opposed to at home or in the woods. An episiotomy is used if necessary to avoid the danger of a tear in the vagina. After the area is numb a neat straight cut is made to give room for the baby. Some nervous anticipation is OK, this from a male doctor, so grain of salt
Answered 9/23/2014
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