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Surviving60
February 22, 2018 - 5:51am
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Mediolateral episiotomy
Hi TM - we can't really advise you here on the forum; unless Christine comes on to post. You might want to book a consult to further discuss the choices in your particular situation. I can tell you what she says in her book:
"Midline episiotomy predisposes women to rectal injury. Mediolateral episiotomy [an angled cut from the vagina toward the side of the anus] does not protect against rectal injury, and is bloodier, more painful, slower to heal, very disfiguring, and just as damaging to the nerve supply of the perineum."
So it sounds to me like there are some trade-offs in exchange for possibly less risk of rectal injury. But only Christine can really help you weigh your options. - Surviving
Typicalme
February 22, 2018 - 11:36am
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the book
thanks surviving for reminding me to sometimes go back to the book - I tend to search here only but sometimes answers can be found there.
I guess I'm wondering how it can still cause rectal damage - but like you said - maybe Christine will have a moment to answer (or anyone else with anatomical or midwifery knowledge).
I need to look into a consult as well....
I'm also going to try to book into a home birth midwife group near me to see if they do well woman checks to have someone look at my specific situation (instead of a traditional gyne) but i guess I was looking to see what the general issues are with mediolateral episiotomies. My gut tells me they're not a good idea but I wanted to learn more about them.