@tchiwinnie and @proudmom38, thanks alot. I will change the Oberon 6 to pregnacare.

@ episiotomy. a nurse once told me the reason most women get cut is cos they are usually not fully dialated when they are asked to push. a lot of women give birth @ 8cm instead of the normal 10cm. @kaffy4bill true talk??

MGeey:
@tchiwinnie
Yes I was given pain relievers and antibiotics. The gape isn't wide. Is it going to close on its own? Thanks very much for your prompt responses.

it will most likely close on its own. u re very much welcome!

modath:


@teamjulymamas,

How una dey?

fine oooo . How ministry? My ministry is moving to permanent site.I don tired of pple calling me mom twin's.

Thanks kaffy4bill. Oga's office must return to normal @ modath.

tatacherie:

Oniovo welcome on board.
Im in same shoes wid u as regarding cramps on lower abdomen.i learnt here its due to d uterus stretching.as per d vomiting dont worry it shud start easing up as frm 12th week or so.dooh!
may we all carry to term & deliver with ease.

Thanks sis for ur words of encouragement. God will see us through

Modath and nurse Kaffy4bill thanks for your answers.

The reason he said so was that, according to him, when he was at LUTH practising, they were taught cutting was a better option than natural tears and would help more. But when he went to specialise under an old-school doctor (who was very good but is late now), that one said Episiotomy is not always necessary because most medical doctors study bodies but don't really understand it, that a woman's body is equipped to handle childbirth and natural tears (as long as they don't end up being big) are easily recovered from than sutures. It's the same thing my doctor says they're now teaching them abroad (don't cut gra-gra like that). Over here, the movement is growing to have birth as naturally as possible (in fact some of their methods sound like wetin my grandma fit do! ) though there are risks (no doctor here likes water birth but they will encourage you to sit inside warm water to soften your muscles during Labour so less tearing).

That's the one I know so far, warm water compress against the area during Labour or sit inside warm bath. The midwife said it will soften the area well and encourage tight muscles to stretch easier.

Ante-Perineal massage is basically the same technique as kpekusing and some doctors will tell you to do it if your hubby isn't nearby.

Nurse Kaffy the reason I'm asking is that almost all the people I know have given birth have been cut. and the way they describe it... (not pretty). So I would like to at least try and avoid it best as I can.

Onegai:
Modath and nurse Kaffy4bill thanks for your answers.

The reason he said so was that, according to him, when he was at LUTH practising, they were taught cutting was a better option than natural tears and would help more. But when he went to specialise under an old-school doctor (who was very good but is late now), that one said Episiotomy is not always necessary because most medical doctors study bodies but don't really understand it, that a woman's body is equipped to handle childbirth and natural tears (as long as they don't end up being big) are easily recovered from than sutures. It's the same thing my doctor says they're now teaching them abroad (don't cut gra-gra like that). Over here, the movement is growing to have birth as naturally as possible (in fact some of their methods sound like wetin my grandma fit do! ) though there are risks (no doctor here likes water birth but they will encourage you to sit inside warm water to soften your muscles during Labour so less tearing).

That's the one I know so far, warm water compress against the area during Labour or sit inside warm bath. The midwife said it will soften the area well and encourage tight muscles to stretch easier.

Ante-Perineal massage is basically the same technique as kpekusing and some doctors will tell you to do it if your hubby isn't nearby.

Nurse Kaffy the reason I'm asking is that almost all the people I know have given birth have been cut. and the way they describe it... (not pretty). So I would like to at least try and avoid it best as I can.

dr's of this days have no chill at all once dey see baby's head d next tin is tear,not a funny experience

kaffy4bill:
Proudmom, ao u dey ooo?
Prouddad nko?my rgds to him
All mamas, I throway salute ooo
Ao is vigilante and pushing ministry going
One love

My sis I dey here ooo! d weight n pains I'm feeling on my pelvic n pubic bones no be here o...to walk na war,2 turn 4 bed nko na sometin else,even 2 see sleep 4 nite na by fastin n prayer.I'm just waitin 4 july 2 come quickly o...No vex 4 my rant jare,I say make I vent small...Prouddad sent his greetins! Hope u re doing great too? I wish us safe delivery!

modath:

@teamjulymamas,
How una dey?

We re here o,anxiously waitin 4 july 2 come ooo!

mummy2be:
dr's of this days have no chill at all once dey see baby's head d next tin is tear,not a funny experience

Dis tear tear n cut cut of a thing dey make my mind skip o...May God help us ftm n other mom too o!

Mamas, will anesthesia be administered when cutting and sewing back d coochie?

proudmom38:


Dis tear tear n cut cut of a thing dey make my mind skip o...May God help us ftm n other mom too o!

my heart dey skip seriously

Iffffffy:
my heart dey skip seriously

My dear na God go see us through o...

proudmom38:

My dear na God go see us through o...

amen o

Iffffffy:
Mamas, will anesthesia be administered when cutting and sewing back d coochie?

only during sewing.my dr gave me but I heard some don't give

proudmom38:


Dis tear tear n cut cut of a thing dey make my mind skip o...May God help us ftm n other mom too o!

no worry u won't have it ok?

mummy2be:
no worry u won't have it ok?

Amen o,thanks dear

esmeralda1:

Same time ke?
Tchwinnie be my senior o

Lols,i think say na the same time the kpekusing take place ni. Enjoy ur 9mths journey dear.

Vickilafab......it's been a while! Dhabeautyjas....how ur lo

biggal:
My BS : it started on sat as I went to report to d hospital d Doc checked me n said I was admitted n shld ask dem to bring my bag as am 6cm gone I told Mamas here n they were happy little did I know dat it was a prank or so to say. I stayed sunday mornin n they checked again n said 1cm. Da was wen I knew I was in for somfin. I was induced wth mistoprosol n labor started I was shouting bt neva cried. Arnd 2am I was taken to labor room n was asked to push wen contraction comes. After some pushes I was given a terri ble cut dat reached my anus den 2more pushes baby came. In all I tank God for His mercy. Na d cut I dey suffer now since monday I no fit go toilet cos of d pain. God is gud

Ur hospital sabi trick o,very funny. Thank God it ended well,congrats dear!

MGeey:
Congratulations biggal. God bless your LO.

@mamas, please I had these tears when I put to bed and the nurses that attended to me said I shouldn't sit on hot/warm water till after 3weeks when it might have healed.

I looked under this evening using a mirror and its not looking pretty at all. I'm seeing threads everywhere and I can't tell if the sewing is still intact or not. Its been 1 week. tchiwinnie, kaffy4bill, lovinam, other mamas, I'm so worried.

U get mind to even carry mirror look that place sef, me i no fit o. Since i had it,i always feel that place is scattered,fear no gree me as i still dey get small small pain there even after stopping the sitz bath o. Dear, the earlier u start ur sitz bath the better for u,that pain no be here jor

imurboss:


Lols,i think say na the same time the kpekusing take place ni. Enjoy ur 9mths journey dear.

Vickilafab......it's been a while! Dhabeautyjas....how ur lo

we are fine. thanx for d mention. I really appreciate

lyndaroyce, I dey o. just dey solo cos of some ish.

mummy2be:
only during sewing.my dr gave me but I heard some don't give

chai

mummy2be:
only during sewing.my dr gave me but I heard some don't give

Some don't give ke? The pains will be unbearable.

Gud morning mamas,av been having serious menstural like pain since pass 1,omg is nt a child's play o,heading to d hospital ryt away.Lord pls make it easy for me did pain is much o

olaoyekemi:
Gud morning mamas,av been having serious menstural like pain since pass 1,omg is nt a child's play o,heading to d hospital ryt away.Lord pls make it easy for me did pain is much o

as u go, God will be with u and take control of ur delivery. Have faith. Congrats in advance.

Iffffffy:
Mamas, will anesthesia be administered when cutting and sewing back d coochie?

.

The ideal tin is the site to b cut b infiltrated b4 cutting wic was done for me and also during sewing and hv seen it done for lots of women. Hope dis helps

mummy2be:
dr's of this days have no chill at all once dey see baby's head d next tin is tear,not a funny experience

Have u noticed d trend of babies' weight bn delivered recently.. most r within d range of 3.5-4.5kg. I wil rather give a woman in labour a well defined cut dan risk her having ragged tears dat wil make her end up in d theatre. I stil insist dat nt all women get episitomy even ftm. It's well wit us all... one love

olaoyekemi:
Gud morning mamas,av been having serious menstural like pain since pass 1,omg is nt a child's play o,heading to d hospital ryt away.Lord pls make it easy for me did pain is much o

Wishing u safe delivery.. awaiting ur bs

rezzy:


Some don't give ke? The pains will be unbearable.

It's a wrong practice and they shld b sued

proudmom38:


My sis I dey here ooo! d weight n pains I'm feeling on my pelvic n pubic bones no be here o...to walk na war,2 turn 4 bed nko na sometin else,even 2 see sleep 4 nite na by fastin n prayer.I'm just waitin 4 july 2 come quickly o...No vex 4 my rant jare,I say make I vent small...Prouddad sent his greetins! Hope u re doing great too? I wish us safe delivery!

It's well,the journey is almost over.. It wil end in praise. Me stil got to drive,work and take care of the boys,nt bn easy though but God bn faithful. My love to proud dad ooo, I yaff missed him. Amen to safe delivery, healthy mamas, Los, dh and fmily. One love all....

Supernaturl birth to you!


Meanwhile Mamas pls reduce your carb intake when you get to third trimester, that's when babies add weight. Do eat more veggies and protein. Don't forget to take ur walks serious. I know some are prone to have big babies but some can be avoided too. The smaller the baby the chances of no cut cut.
Don't be afriad of cut cut, the most important thing is you and ur baby in good health. Its just a slight nip( u won't feel it cos it feels like errrrrrrr). Lol
@ iffffffy(had to count the f's o)lol. They usually give a shot before the stitch. Prayerfully you won't need it. So run far from bread, meatpie etc . Lol

olaoyekemi:
Gud morning mamas,av been having serious menstural like pain since pass 1,omg is nt a child's play o,heading to d hospital ryt away.Lord pls make it easy for me did pain is much o