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The way it is - is that previously they thought that an episiotomy was better than letting you tear naturally as it reduced the risk of serious tearing.But as my soon to be tutor told us at uni - this is no longer the case, they should now only cut if absolutely necessary and they've reconsidered their stance and now believe that in fact it's better to let you tear naturally.However, if a mum to be is concerned all she has to do is note in her birthplan that she does not want an episiotomy and her midwife should abide by her wishes.I had a natural second degree tear and needed 2 stitches but am absolutely fine!
The way it is - is that previously they thought that an episiotomy was better than letting you tear naturally as it reduced the risk of serious tearing.
But as my soon to be tutor told us at uni - this is no longer the case, they should now only cut if absolutely necessary and they've reconsidered their stance and now believe that in fact it's better to let you tear naturally.
However, if a mum to be is concerned all she has to do is note in her birthplan that she does not want an episiotomy and her midwife should abide by her wishes.
I had a natural second degree tear and needed 2 stitches but am absolutely fine!
