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Episiotomy
Often called the unkindest cut of all, this surgical incision of the perineum is mostly unnecessary. Learn how to prevent it and what happens when it's necessary.
Episiotomy - Is it really necessary?
A look at this common procedure for birth and how you can help prevent it.
Exercising your Pelvic Floor Muscles
How to exercise your pelvic floor muscles and why it is beneficial for the rest fo your life.
Bladder Control and Pregnancy
A guide from the National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse.
Episiotomy
Episiotomy is a medical procedure that scares many people in labor and birth. There is a lot of medical evidence showing you that it is not needed in most cases, but there are ways to discuss this with your practitioner.
How to Kegel
A brief how to on exercising your pelvic floor.
Definition of Episiotomy
What is it?
Indications for Episiotomy
As with everything there is a time and a place. Here are some answers.
Perineal Protection
What you can do to help prevent either.
When Do Episiotomy Stitches After Baby Dissolve?
If you have had an episiotomy or tore during your birth, you will have episiotomy stitches. What happens to these stitches after baby?
How did your bottom feel after baby?
After you had your baby, how did your bottom feel after baby?