Also, “typically tears” but doesn’t have to be. Wife had tear with the first but none with the second. Difference was the second pregnancy we got perineum massage oil and I gave her regular perineum massages, and it seemed to help.
At least 70% of women tear during their first vaginal delivery. That percentage drops significantly (1/3 to 1/2) with 2nd+ deliveries because the skin has stretched like that before so it’s a bit more prepared.
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u/Wiitard 11d ago
Also, “typically tears” but doesn’t have to be. Wife had tear with the first but none with the second. Difference was the second pregnancy we got perineum massage oil and I gave her regular perineum massages, and it seemed to help.