So did you have an episiotomy? How did it heal. These used to be done much more commonly but now they are supposed to only be done when absolutely necessary during childbirth. And we know for sure - during your labor and while you’re pushing your baby out if an episiotomy is needed for birth it needs your full informed consent! **for informational purposes only** #episiotomy #givingbirth #birthtips #childbirtheducation #traumaticbirth #perinealtear #laboranddelivery #laboranddeliverynurse | Mama

The 4 most asked C-section/ postpartum recovery questions we get asked as postpartum professionals ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀When can I massage my C-section/episiotomy scar?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀You can begin scar massage from day one using breath work to gently stretch and mobilise the scar tissue. Don’t massage over the wound itself until 6 weeks or until the scar is fully closed over and scab free.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀Is it normal that my scar is numb?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀Numbness is normal and very common you may experience this on the scar its