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Last updated: 02/17/2009
In a normal and well-managed delivery, an episiotomy may be avoided altogether. If an episiotomy is considered necessary, a simple midline incision will be made to extend the vaginal opening without additional tearing or extensive trauma to the perineal...
area. Although there may be some pain associated with the healing of the incision, relief can usually be provided with mild pain relievers and supportive measures, such as the application of cold packs.
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An episiotomy (pronounced /ɛˌpiːziːˈɒtəmiː/) is a surgical incision through the perineum made to enlarge the vagina and assist childbirth. The incision can be midline or at an angle from the posterior end of the vulva, is performed under local anaesthetic (pudendal anesthesia) and is sutured closed after delivery. It is one of the most common medical procedures performed on women, and although its routine use in childbirth has steadily declined in recent decades, it is still widely practiced in Latin America and in Poland and India.
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an obstetrician/gynecologist is a physician specialist who provides medical and surgical care to women and has particular expertise in pregnancy, childbirth, and disorders of the reproductive system.
From: womenshealthchannel.com
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