Hi there ((LylaJean)) - so wonderful to hear from you and last we spoke, you just found out you were pregnant. I can't believe you're 8 months already. I can only speak for myself and I had 2 girls. They were both premature, so that may make a difference. Birthing experiences can be vast - some have to get an episiotomy, although there conflicting info on the topic. I also didn't have any meds in the delivery. I didn't notice a difference but when I researched this - there were so many differing opinions. If you end up with a tear that needs fixing, ask to make sure its done the right way. If someone does have this problem that lingers a good time later, there is surgery to remedy this. I heard Kegal exercises are good for this. Your hormones and breast feeding will also play a factor as well. Don't be embarrassed to talk about this. Personally I didn't notice a difference.

I read some women/cultures actually have a C section to avoid this and I think that's ridiculous unless its medically necessary. There's something very rewarding to giving birth vaginally and not interrupting it the easy way with surgery. I hope you have a smooth birthing experience and a healthy baby girl. Let us know when she arrives.