Guppy051708
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How common are they? And what is the chance of it retearing and/or tearing in another labia location?
With DS1 I only had a vaginal graze and one super minor 1st degree laceration. It hurt to pee (i had a periuretheral graze also) but that was about it. I had a water birth. Sure it stings when the head comes out, but otherwise i wasn't bothered by it. He was face up, so i know that contributed. I birthed him in the water and in various positions. Ultimatly squating. But other than peeing, never had an issue didn't really notice much besides the typical ring of fire with him.
With DS2, I got a right labial split but no vaginal or perinal tears. So i didn't end up retearing along the laceration lines with DS1. But i ended up with a split on my labia. The weird thing is, once again i had a water birth and i birthed him basically squatting. I did have minor shoulder dyscotia, but it was super mild and hardly a problem at all, it didnt require anything crazy to fix, just the MW moving his shoulder out of the way of the pubic bone. No big deal. I remember the ring of fire, but it didn't feel much different than DS1 birth. Peeing afterwards didn't burn at all, like it did after DS1. (probably bc i didn't have that laceration below where the urine comes out the second time around). Anyways, the MWs were going to stitch it but then decided it wasn't necessary and would heal on it on. They were right, it healed right up. And actually was less painful than healing from DS1 tears as the urine didn't burn that particular part.
Im just wondering bc i thought labial tears were uncommon? I guess im a little concerned, if it should retear what if goes into the cliturous area? Or what if it happens on the left side and that causes bigger issues? Sorry to be all TMI but vagina is WAY different, i knew it would be but its super different near the labia/clitorial area. I wasn't expecting that bc usually you hear ppl talking about the perinum and vaginal area, not above the vagina.
What are ways to reduce this besides massages, oils, water birth, and hot compresses? I did all of those things with both of my birth. Im not worried about minor tears or lacerations, but im kind of concerned if i get another labial tear. Not bc it hurt so much-it didn't feel much different than with my first-but mostly bc that is right near the pleasure spot
but also, as it stands now the inner vaginal areas are basically exposed on that side bc of the way the split healed. Like its constantly rubbing (compared to if the lips are normal and everything is protected). It rubs and can get bothersome. Its not usually a problem but sometimes it is and im worried if the other side does this then it will turn into a real issue. I fully expected and continue to expect that "down there" is going to change from giving birth vaginally, but i wasn't expecting it to expose my vagina like that, to a point of rubbing onto my underwear and such.
Here is the type of tear i am referring to. It is a picture of a vag, so ill spoil it, but its just a drawing, dont worry:
With DS1 I only had a vaginal graze and one super minor 1st degree laceration. It hurt to pee (i had a periuretheral graze also) but that was about it. I had a water birth. Sure it stings when the head comes out, but otherwise i wasn't bothered by it. He was face up, so i know that contributed. I birthed him in the water and in various positions. Ultimatly squating. But other than peeing, never had an issue didn't really notice much besides the typical ring of fire with him.
With DS2, I got a right labial split but no vaginal or perinal tears. So i didn't end up retearing along the laceration lines with DS1. But i ended up with a split on my labia. The weird thing is, once again i had a water birth and i birthed him basically squatting. I did have minor shoulder dyscotia, but it was super mild and hardly a problem at all, it didnt require anything crazy to fix, just the MW moving his shoulder out of the way of the pubic bone. No big deal. I remember the ring of fire, but it didn't feel much different than DS1 birth. Peeing afterwards didn't burn at all, like it did after DS1. (probably bc i didn't have that laceration below where the urine comes out the second time around). Anyways, the MWs were going to stitch it but then decided it wasn't necessary and would heal on it on. They were right, it healed right up. And actually was less painful than healing from DS1 tears as the urine didn't burn that particular part.
Im just wondering bc i thought labial tears were uncommon? I guess im a little concerned, if it should retear what if goes into the cliturous area? Or what if it happens on the left side and that causes bigger issues? Sorry to be all TMI but vagina is WAY different, i knew it would be but its super different near the labia/clitorial area. I wasn't expecting that bc usually you hear ppl talking about the perinum and vaginal area, not above the vagina.
What are ways to reduce this besides massages, oils, water birth, and hot compresses? I did all of those things with both of my birth. Im not worried about minor tears or lacerations, but im kind of concerned if i get another labial tear. Not bc it hurt so much-it didn't feel much different than with my first-but mostly bc that is right near the pleasure spot

Here is the type of tear i am referring to. It is a picture of a vag, so ill spoil it, but its just a drawing, dont worry: