The following article contains affiliate links, meaning I will receive a small commission if you purchase something at no additional cost to you. All opinions remain my own. For more information, see my full disclosure policy. Towards the end of both of my pregnancies, I found myself beginning to nest; cleaning, organizing, getting things ready. All in anticipation of having the perfect house … [Read more...]
6 Tips to Avoid an Episiotomy
One of my biggest fears before giving birth was getting an episiotomy. Scissors near my vagina? No thank you! An episiotomy is when the perineum (the skin between the vagina and anus) is cut to make the vaginal opening larger. It can be done midline or medio-laterally (diagonally), or less common laterally or J-Shaped. It was thought that by making the opening larger, birth would be quicker … [Read more...]
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