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How can one prevent vaginal rips/tears during child birth?

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Dr. Javed Hussainanswered

Pediatrics 38 years experience

Episiotomy: Episiotomy a surgical cut on the side of vaginal wall to prevent rips and tear, it heals well compared to tears.

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