🤔 If I'm going to tear anyway...shouldn't I just let my provider cut an episiotomy? NO! But Let's talk about it: 👉Imagine your perineal skin as a sturdy piece of fabric. It can take quite a pull without tearing, right? But make a small cut, and you'll see how easily it unravels! Same deal with episiotomies – if not done right and with perineal support, they can lead to a much more severe tear. When we tear naturally, it's like a jagged line that tends to heal well. But with an episiotomy, it's

Tearing During Birth & What to Expect from a Mom of 4 #givingbirth #postpartum