Lateral episiotomy during vaginal delivery refers to the situation where unexpected events occur when the baby passes through the birth canal, which can affect the delivery process and make the entire process less smooth. At this time, a perineal lateral episiotomy is necessary. So, will vaginal delivery and side cutting of a second child cause it to split apart?
If vaginal delivery is performed with lateral incision, whether it will split during the second child depends mainly on the time interval between them. If the interval between giving birth to a second child and giving birth to a first child is relatively long, which refers to an interval of more than one year, then when giving birth to a second child, the lateral incision site generally will not crack. Of course, the longer the interval, the lower the chance of cracking.
If the delivery method adopts vaginal incision, there may be wounds, and because the wound site is relatively special, it takes time to heal. Not all vaginal deliveries require a lateral incision. It is only necessary when the fetal position is abnormal during delivery and the fetal head is relatively large.
In addition to the head of the fetus, there is also the influence of fetal position on lateral resection, and sometimes fetal hypoxia abnormalities also require lateral resection in the perineum. If there is a side cut in the first pregnancy, it is important to take good care of this area and inspect the wound in the second pregnancy to ensure a smooth transition.
