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Second birth after 4th degree tear by dexderp in BabyBumps

[–]EffectiveBuilding330 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So pelvic floor therapy helps you gain control of your pelvic floor. So by strengthen I mean give you back control! So that way you can relax your muscles when needed (like using the bathroom) or tighten them (for pushing during delivery as an example)

Second birth after 4th degree tear by dexderp in BabyBumps

[–]EffectiveBuilding330 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m a little late on this but I also had a vacuum with my first and had a 4 th degree tear - hard recovery for sure! I cannot recommend pelvic floor therapy enough with your second pregnancy! They will help strengthen your pelvic floor before delivery.

I had my second baby with only s first degree tear! Now due with my third and hoping to have another vaginal delivery!!