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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 
Nuchal hand here. I think a waterbirth helps SOME of the risk factors associated with tearing, but not all of them. Obviously a nuchal hand is one of the risks that aren't really improved by waterbirth. But I do think waterbirth helps relax the mama and soften the tissues. So overall I believe it helps a little.
 
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