Farma
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Any ladies had an episiotomy and if so how long did you have to wait to ride again?
Oh gosh, sorry. It's funny thing, this birthing/baby business. As another poster above says, it is totally worth it and not in any way you can really appreciate beforehand (well I couldn't anyway). And as this thread demonstrates, completely the luck of the draw as to what kind of birth you'll have and how quickly you'll be back on your feet/in a saddle. One thing for sure is that it's not a race and I think, to generalise greatly, it can be hard for 'horsey' people to be kind to their bodies (we're used to being über paranoid about our ponies' health, but sometimes not so good at looking after ourselves!). We wouldn't dream of hopping on a recently foaled mare and just cracking on! Congratulations btw!At 36 weeks pregnant i wish i hadn't opened this thread!!!
Best. Contraception. Thread. Ever
Oh gosh, sorry. It's funny thing, this birthing/baby business. As another poster above says, it is totally worth it and not in any way you can really appreciate beforehand (well I couldn't anyway). And as this thread demonstrates, completely the luck of the draw as to what kind of birth you'll have and how quickly you'll be back on your feet/in a saddle. One thing for sure is that it's not a race and I think, to generalise greatly, it can be hard for 'horsey' people to be kind to their bodies (we're used to being über paranoid about our ponies' health, but sometimes not so good at looking after ourselves!). We wouldn't dream of hopping on a recently foaled mare and just cracking on! Congratulations btw!
I want children but I also have a pathological fear of childbirth.
This has not helped.
Sorry ladies!!!! I have crossed my legs in sympathy for you!
So did I having watched my sisters have a difficult time, I have left it late as I was frightened but I actually had the most awful time giving birth but can say I wasn't frightened at all when it actually happened, I was calm the whole time ...very weird!
I was there a week and watched so many women go in and out having lovely easy births and leaving the same day so some people have it easy!
Now I have my gorgeous baby I can definitely say it's well worth it and I'm glad I braved it!
Listen to your body.
I would say at least 2 weeks before even attempting after you have had any trauma down there. Also be brave and have a look down there. If bruising is evident then I suggest not getting onboard.
Do your pelvic floor exercises as well.
Those still pregnant look into perineal massage evidence is now out there to support it. I know it sounds weird but softening those muscles are proving to reduce tear rates. In your birthing plans think about your perineum, massage, warm packs at delivery, waterbirth and hypnobirthing all are beginning to show reduced tearing rates.
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Think positively folks. I escaped well. Hypnobirthing with the 2nd was great.
Perineum massage benefits immensely. I didn't tear with either of mine, nor have a scratch. Back riding within 8 days with the 1st and did a walk&trot test 6 weeks after birth. I was determined to show that having baby wasn't going to stop me.