I have been midwife at home to several women who have had 3rd degree
tears with previous births... All of them have had intact perineums, one
with a 4.4 kg baby! :)
Vicki
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I'm not a midwife, so this is just my opinion. What has the size of your
pelvis got to do with tearing? Am I missing something here? That doesnt
make any sense to me. I think you need to change obs. Get a mother and
baby friendly ob. He is using scare tactics with you, telling you you'll
The pink kit is found at
http://www.commonknowledgetrust.com/index.htm
I would recommend it to all midwives and women.
Wintergreen is wonderful.
In peace and joy
Sally Westbury
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I agree with Macha. What does your pelvis have to do with the tear.
I would really recommend you get a hold of the 'PINK KIT' which has the
most fantastic perineal massage in it. (not like the perineal massage I
have seen described in most books) I have see the most amazing results
from women
Dear worried Mum,
This is a very scary way to go about offering you information. I would
request in writing (cc to all panel members) some research that supports
this doctors management plan. State that to make an informed choice you need
to weigh up the risks and benefits associated with
Dear worried Mum,
I have been with women as a midwife and they have given birth to a baby
between 3-3.5 kgs and had a third degree tear for whatever reason and all
the soul searching couldn't explain it and then have been with women with a
history of a third degree tear and have no problems next
