A friend of mine had her little boy 4 days ago.
She had a pretty hard time. She wanted natural, so they gave her natural. I really don't think they should've.
She's only 16, so I'm hoping it was them just trying give her what she wanted, not to be nasty coz she's young. (I know probably not the case, but I do have to wonder given the history of the hospital).
She ended up with 3rd degree tears. In surgery for 3 hours being stitched up, didn't see her DS for 5 hours & lost 2 litres of blood.
I think she should really have had an episiotomy. IMO it sounds like the better option. I know naturally tearing can be better in most cases, but I really do think this was one of those times it should've been done.
She's going home today & wanted to BF. My sister just told me she spoke to her this morning & the nurses or whoever told her not to bother with BFing coz it'll take too much out of her.
Now are they right? I think it sounds like a load of bull! I told my sister to let her know that if she still wants to BF to do it anyway & that if she wants to ask me anything she can ring anytime.
I would invite her in here, but she has no net at home.So what do you guys think. Are they right?