TV Host Merel Ek Reveals She Tore During Childbirth, Had ‘One Attachment’ of Stitches
Dutch television personality Merel Ek publicly discussed experiencing a perineal tear during childbirth for the first time, revealing she had received “one attachment” of stitches. The conversation unfolded during a segment on the program Vandaag Inside, after host Wilfred genee prompted her about the topic, acknowledging he had previously asked about it privately.
Ek clarified she had anticipated being asked about her experience and was prepared to be candid. “I expected that you would have asked some questions about it and if that had happened, I would have intended to just be honest about that,” she stated. “So yes, I am torn out.” the discussion, initially prompted by a comment made “in the corridors,” quickly delved into the details of her recovery and the commonality of tearing during vaginal delivery.
The conversation took a humorous turn with commentary from co-hosts René van der Gijp and Johan Derksen, but Ek clarified misconceptions about the nature of the tear, explaining it wasn’t a complete rupture.She also noted,”I think there are few women not tearing them out.” The exchange highlights a broader, often unspoken, aspect of the postpartum experience.
