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Will i definitely tear when the baby's head comes out?
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No: No. I would ask that a routine episiotomy not be performed. There is a chance that you will not tear. Even if you tear the size is usually smaller than if an episiotomy is cut.
Answered 5/22/2020
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See below: Not necessarily. Your OB can make an incision, if needed, to keep you from tearing.
Answered 6/10/2014
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