How to Heal Scars from Episiotomy or Tearing During Childbirth
- Magdalena
- Jun 15, 2022
- 1 min read
Updated: Jul 2, 2022
Childbirth is one of the most wonderful abilities we have been given. It's a time of joy, excitement, magic and wonder. But if you suffer a vaginal tear while giving birth, or if it becomes necessary for you to have an episiotomy, then that miracle can come at a physical cost.
In this article we'll look at exactly what happens when you're given an episiotomy or experience a tear during childbirth, why it happens, how to avoid tearing or needing an episiotomy and how to heal the scars afterwards.
What is an Episiotomy?
An episiotomy is a small cut deliberately made by the doctor or midwife during childbirth to widen the vagina so that the baby can pass through the vagina more easily. There are two types of episiotomy:
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