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Suggest Treatment For Lacerations
I am currently expecting my third child. With my previous two I had 4th degree lacerations both times. I healed just fine from that but my Obgyn is afraid I won t be as lucky this time and is giving me the option to have a csection. My question is, have you heard of a woman with 4th degree lacerations multiple times, healing without any major problems? Thank you for your time.
Thu, 25 Feb 2021
Hello,
Repeated lacerations or tears are not common as prophylactic episiotomies are generally given. Having had two prior experiences like this, I would suggest you go ahead with your OBGYNs option of a C-Section to prevent a repeat episode of the same. As for the healing, generally, if sutured up properly, healing of even 4th degree lacerations is common.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Pranav Balakrishnan, General & Family Physician
Repeated lacerations or tears are not common as prophylactic episiotomies are generally given. Having had two prior experiences like this, I would suggest you go ahead with your OBGYNs option of a C-Section to prevent a repeat episode of the same. As for the healing, generally, if sutured up properly, healing of even 4th degree lacerations is common.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Pranav Balakrishnan, General & Family Physician
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