No idea on the sterilization etc... But, My OB recommends them for first births but not subsequent births, just some perineal massage this time around I also had vacuum assistance and tore (2nd degree) as he was about to cut, so I get where you're coming from.
I think it's cos the damage has been done (stretching wise iykwim) also the vacuum (for me) was about my ds's posterior presentation so hopefully won't need that again!
An episiotomy is not always needed when vaccuum is used- but most drs will cut out of habit.
Were you able to move around in labour the first time? Do you think the episiotomy and vacc were needed?
i don't know much about epi-no, but (if you can reach) you can do your own stretching of the perenium. Read up on positions during labour that help to get bub out, warm cloths on the perenium when bub is coming out can help, taking your time to push bub out, listening to your body. Let your health care providers know that you don't want to be cut. Tears don't always need to be sewed, and often heal better if they are not.
I was cut with my first bub and i felt it, it was horrible. My midwife knows that i do not consent to being cut and we will do things that will minimalise the chances of tearing.
I would get some Milton sterilizing tablets from the baby area in the supermarket. But rinse very very well after sterilizing. I wouldn't borrow one off someone I didn't know well though.
I had a vacuum with DS1 and after a few tries with that they then cut as well as vacuum. I wasn't super happy with that, but I believe it was necessary as DS1 was born posterior with his hand up beside his head. DS2 was a whopper of a baby (4.5kg) and born with just some grazing.
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I also had vacuum assistance and tore (2nd degree) as he was about to cut, so I get where you're coming from.
(stretching wise iykwim) also the vacuum (for me) was about my ds's posterior presentation so hopefully won't need that again!
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