Women who have previously had clitorotomies [episiotomies]
should be warned that they will feel considerably more
stretching and burning when no clitorotomy is performed.
During pushing, unprepared women are often alarmed by these
sensations, insisting that something is wrong. Explain the
benefits of an intact birth and what to expect. Prenatal
stretching will help them immensely. -Anne Frye, Holistic
Midwifery Vol. 1, Labrys Press, 1995
Reprinted from Midwifery Today E-News (Vol 2 Issue 26 June 28, 2000)
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