Re: [ozmidwifery] Episiotomy - when to cut?

[Dierdre Bowman]

I believe that tearing has a lot to do with the condition of a womans tissues. Diet plays a hugh role in this and research shows when all things are considered, ie position, diet, perineal massage about 25% of women will still tear.  There is so much we don't know! For instance was she scared and did she push the baby with a shove so to speak. Was there a hand in the road, was she on her back. I don't know but maybe changing some of those things may have helped.   Dierdre