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Old 10-Nov-2007, 22:08
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Default Re: directed pushing, does it cause more perineal tearing?

I think so, but because they now have scar tissue that won't stretch like normal peri tissue. Usually women who have torn/had an episiotomy very often get cut again by the doctors. I think a lot of exercises and massage like what tracy mentioned, however, could still prevent another tear.
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