When Women Have Baby | Dr. Pallavi Daga

Despite the fact that women have been giving birth for as long as we’ve existed, horror stories abound, leaving many of us terrified of labour. 
And some of the biggest concerns revolve around what happens to the vagina - tearing, cutting or simply not returning to how it was before are all worries many women have.
The average size of a baby’s head is 11.4 centimetres in diameter. The average diameter of a woman’s vagina (according to a study) is 2.1 to 3.5 centimetres. So who wouldn’t be a bit scared of squeezing a newborn out given that ratio?

                               

But considering women’s bodies are made with the ability to have children, do we really need to be so scared?
The truth is that our vaginas are built to bear children and adapt accordingly. Whilst some women are cut to ease the baby’s head out and others have caesareans, through the vagina is the way our bodies were designed to give birth. 
You might also find your vagina is somewhat dryer than usual after childbirth:
“The vaginal area can feel painful or sore in the immediate period after childbirth,” Dr explained. “This usually improves within six to 12 weeks after the birth.
“Once you stop breastfeeding and your periods have returned, the levels of oestrogen revert to pre-pregnancy levels. If you've noticed dryness, it should improve.”
And just like losing your virginity often hurts, Dr says giving birth for the first time is likely to be more painful than any subsequent labours, and you’re more likely to experience tearing.
There are steps you can take to minimize the pain though:
“Painkillers can help, but talk to your midwife, GP or pharmacist before you buy any over-the-counter painkillers if you're breastfeeding,” Dr recommends.
“It's important to keep the perineal area [the area between the vagina and the anus, where you’d be cut if you have an episiotomy clean, so always wash your hands before and after changing your sanitary pads, and make sure you change them as soon as you need to. Have a bath or shower every day to keep your perineum clean.
“Depending on the size of the wound, you might have a scar when the tear or cut is healed. If you're at all worried about how your stitches are healing, talk to your nurse or doctor - this is especially important if you have a lot of pain or discomfort, or you notice a smell.”
And it’s worth working on those pelvic floor muscles before you even get pregnant or give birth. Simply contract the muscles as if you were trying to stop yourself pee.


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          Dr. Pallavi Daga 

          MBBS, MS, MRCOG(LONDON)

          Consultant Gynaecologist, Laparoscopic Surgeon
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