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If your baby was born in the water did you tear?

  • I had a waterbirth and did not tear

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  • I had a waterbirth and still tore

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Are you less likely to tear with a waterbirth?

2K views 16 replies 17 participants last post by  LizaBear 
i was in the tub for about 2-3 hours.... i was pushing for 2 of those and near the end.. I, like you pushed like he!! just to get him out...

maybe if i let my body do more the pushing i wouldn't of torn.. who knows...

i think a lot has to do with your body's natural elasticity..

but i have heard that the water helps to reduce the chance of tearing.. for what thats worth
 
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