Ready to dive into what really happens to your body during childbirth? Meet Lucy the Lush, who’s here to chat with Dr. Sam Carter, a knowledgeable OB-GYN, about the ins and outs of your vagina post-baby.
WATCH: Tearing From Front to Back? Let’s Clear That Up!
Your vagina is like a pair of well-made Spanx; it can stretch to fit your baby’s head and then bounce back to its original form. However, just like with Spanx, that stretching can leave its mark. Some women may need an episiotomy, which is a surgical cut made to enlarge the vaginal opening. If that doesn’t happen, tearing can occur—and while rare, some women experience tears that run from front to back. Ouch!
To help minimize tearing and the possibility of needing an episiotomy, healthcare providers might perform a perineal massage. This involves gently massaging the vaginal area to increase its flexibility. Unfortunately, it doesn’t always work.
As for your labia, they should generally remain unchanged after birth, although they can sustain tears too.
Lucy the Lush: Tackling Vagina Topics with a Twist
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In Summary
Childbirth can bring about some changes to your vagina, but with proper care and technique, many of these issues can be managed.
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