I am curious about something (and I know it is
fairly rare with homebirth) but for experienced midwives I assume you would
stitch tears yourself even if they were3rd or 4th degree, but I don't want
to make assumptions so is that the case? Or would you transfer to hospital to
have a doc
take on things
Tania
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Subject: [ozmidwifery] Tears and
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I am curious about something (and I know it is fairly rare
Honey,
I feel that 3rd and 4th deg tears are getting out of the
ordinary and the woman needs a really good repair to function
well afterwards, this puts it in the realms of an OB. As well as
that the repairs can be quite painful and it is not unreasonable
to offer a proper anaesthetic for it.
experienced than the GPs at suturing peris here.
Just my take on it !
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Subject: [ozmidwifery] Tears and
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I am curious about something