“I remember looking at her and thinking, what?! I didn’t know you could tear that.”
Today's Parent
My birth plan included an epidural. But after two tries, it didn’t work and I went through 18 hours of excruciating labour and an episiotomy without one.
Jaimie Seaton
It’s pretty common to experience perineal tearing while in labour. Here’s what you can do to reduce your risk or help it heal.
Karen Robock
While no longer routine, episiotomies are still a possibility in the delivery room.
Dory Cerny