Expert Rev of Obstet Gynecol. 2010;5(3):301-309. Other studies continued to show an association of midline episiotomy and severe perineal lacerations. [11–14] These investigators found that the ...

An episiotomy is a cut in the perineum that used to be standard procedure during birthing. But recent research has advised against it expect in cases of fetal or maternal distress. To recover from ...

However, research has debunked these theories, showing that both moms and newborns fare as well, if not better, without a standard episiotomy, and the American College of Obstetricians and ...

It also helps with pain after giving birth, especially after undergoing an episiotomy. You may also get relief from hemorrhoids and anal fissues, since a sitz bath can help soothe swelling.

The report also showed that while the national NTSV (Nulliparous, Term, Singleton, Vertex) C-section rate remains high at 25.3%, episiotomy rates have significantly decreased, dropping by 73% ...

Episiotomy during vaginal delivery was first recommended in 1920 as a way to protect the pelvic floor from lacerations and protect the fetal head from trauma. It was rapidly adopted as a standard ...