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Episiotomy may be done during childbirth to widen the vaginal opening to facilitate delivery of the baby. It is usually performed if there is a risk of tearing or if the baby needs to be delivered quickly to prevent complications. However, episiotomies are now less common and are typically only performed when medically necessary.

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During what stage of labor is an episiotomy done?

An episiotomy is done during the second stage of labor


Why is an episiotomy performed?

An episiotomy is a procedure where the skin between the vagina and the anus (the perineum) is cut. It is done occasionally to enlarge the vaginal opening so that a baby can be more easily delivered.


Which procedure is performed to facilitate vaginal delivery?

episiotomy is done to facilitate vaginal delivery


What is done to prevent tearing of the tissue just before delivery?

The doctor will perform an episiotomy incision.


How do you spell appeziotomy?

The surgical procedure, usually only performed during childbirth, is spelled episiotomy.


What is Blair bell surgical procedure?

This is also known as a Fenton's repair and is usually done to repair stitches that went too high after childbirth when closing an episiotomy.


When does the doctor decide whether to do an episiotomy?

The decision to perform an episiotomy is generally not made until the second stage of labor, when delivery of the baby is imminent.


What characteristics does an abnormal episiotomy have?

An episiotomy incision that is too long or deep may extend into the rectum, causing more bleeding and an increased risk of infection. Additional tearing or tissue damage may occur beyond the episiotomy incision, leaving a cut and a.


What risks exist for the patient in undergoing an episiotomy?

Several side effects of episiotomy have been reported, including infection, increased pain, prolonged healing time, and increased discomfort once sexual intercourse is resumed. There is also the risk that the episiotomy incision.


Incision of the perineum during childbirth?

The incision of the perineum (area between the vagina and anus) is called an episiotomy. It is done when the head does not pass easily through the vagina or the midwife/obstertrician thinks that you will tear badly, and also during an assisted delivery, such as a forceps or ventouse delivery.


Can you go in a jacuzzi after having a baby?

It is likely not advisable for a women who has just had a baby to go into a Jacuzzi. If an episiotomy has been done, there is a good chance that the incision could become infected.


How is an episiotomy done?

In most cases, the physician makes a midline incision along a straight line from the lowest edge of the vaginal opening to toward the anus. In other cases, the episiotomy is performed by making a diagonal incision across the midline.