An episiotomy is a surgical cut made into the perineum (area between the vagina and anus) to enlarge the opening before the birth of the baby’s head. It helps to ease the birth of the baby when the ...

WASHINGTON, DC — Mediolateral episiotomy during operative vaginal delivery significantly reduces the risk for obstetrical injury, a large database study has found. The results highlight an ...

The WHO says physicians should aim to perform episiotomies in about 10 percent of births. Share on Pinterest Risks and side effects of episiotomies can include infection, excessive vaginal tearing, ...

An episiotomy is a cut made along your perineum by your doctor during labor. Your doctor may need to cut your vaginal opening to allow more room for your baby to be born safely and without harm.

Studies assessing the Episcissors−60 tool, designed to guide practitioners to make a 60-degree cut at crowning report resulting suture angles ranging from 40- to 53-degrees, and also there is limited ...

In Canada, the rate of episiotomy during childbirth has declined in recent years, but when it comes to births assisted by forceps or vacuum, this downward trend warrants a closer look, suggests new ...

The use of episiotomies has been declining for years, but the controversial procedure during childbirth may help more than it harms in certain deliveries, a new study suggests. The study, published in ...

Genital tract trauma is common following vaginal childbirth, and perineal pain is a frequent symptom reported by new mothers. The following techniques and care measures are associated with lower rates ...

Following consultation with stakeholders we will update the NICE guideline on intrapartum care for healthy women and babies to: For recommendation 1.13.20 on angle of episiotomy, we identified ...