Re: Episiotomy:

"Emma Chase VanCott" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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Quoted message said:

I read once that women in the Netherlands have an episiotomy rate of 20%,
whereas women in N. America have a rate of 80-90%.

The writer stated that the higher rate was thought to be due poor
management of the 2nd stage of labour.

Does anyone have thoughts as to why?

Thanks folks,

Emma

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From my own experience and watching my Best Friend in labor...What they are
talking about is that Drs and some midwives rush the pushing stage. they
pretty much want the baby out when they want it instead of letting the mom
and baby take their time about it. Tears are also more common because
instead of waiting for the skin/muscle to stretch "they" have the mom push
through teh "ring of fire". Also the whole stretching of the perineum can
cause inflammation to the point where tearing or episotomy are more likely
to occur. HOpe that was clear:-)
Kat
Mama to Maggie 11/03/01
and Will 02/10/04