happyforest (945.3 days ago) i had an epi, no tear, and a 9 lb 5 oz baby! since i couldnt feel myself pushing him out, i could stop pushing whenever the doctor told me to (i didnt have the overwheling urge to push) and so i had time to stretch out between pushes
kickboxerbaby (945.3 days ago) With my first I tore really bad. I couldn`t sit down for months, literally. I had pain meds but hear cord was wrapped around twice and in a knot. She was blue at birth so they were yanking her trying hard to just get her out. She is my little miracle. My second I went natural and didn`t tear at all. Infact I only pushed for 15 minutes and she was a lot heavier then her sister.
luvbeingamom (945.4 days ago) I had an epidural with both my births. The first time i tore pretty bad, my son had his cord around his neck and they weren`t gentle (I was ok b/c he is now a healthy baby!). With my second, i had an epi and didn`t have any issues at all. Good lUck.
canadababy (945.4 days ago) I had an epidural and didn`t tear at all :) My OB was very impressed and said I must have listened very well when they told me to stop pushing. Good Luck!!