Guest guest Posted September 18, 2007 Report Share Posted September 18, 2007 Ora – did you say that this happened to you more than 50 years ago? If so no wonder you commented that it was barbaric. That was the time when they used gas and forceps to yank the poor baby out by his head/neck. I call that barbaric … nne From: VulvarDisorders [mailto:VulvarDisorders ] On Behalf Of Becky Thorn Sent: Monday, September 17, 2007 10:47 PM To: VulvarDisorders Subject: [sPAM] Re: Ora/Surgeons/Birth <<I had the same experience with my first baby. But I think that it is " barbaric " when they do it without warning and with no anesthesia. They had plenty of time to do anesthesia but just cut me and that really hurt. I still remember the pain 50 years later. And it took months for the stitches to heal. >> I think that's really awful what happened to you, Ora. I'm so sorry. It totally depends on the doctor how they go about it. I've heard really bad, fear-inspiring stories. For example, my best friend's epidural had worn off by the time she was through pushing. And she was literally screaming while the doctor was SEWING up her episiotomy afterwards. I think they must just get so calloused because they see it many times over every single day. I could never do that job, watching all those women in so much pain and knowing that they just had to get through it, hopefully with a working epidural (some of my friends' epidurals didn't work at all!). And just think about those forceps deliveries! Birth itself seems barbaric (brutal) to me any way you go about it! (UGH!) The least the doctors could do is warn you they're about to slice your most tender tissues and try to numb it if they have time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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