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Episiotomy

An episiotomy is a cut in the lower portion of the vulva / vagina to enable a quicker delivery of a baby vaginally -.

Dr. Brad Douglasreviewed this

Obstetrics and Gynecology 25 years experience

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Episiotomy hurts bad. Help!?

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Why would an episiotomy be needed?

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A 26-year-old member asked:

Can I refuse to get an episiotomy?

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A 41-year-old member asked:

Where is an episiotomy usually done?

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A 30-year-old member asked:

How does an episiotomy look afterwards?

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A 48-year-old member asked:

Are routine episiotomies done anywhere?

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A 25-year-old female asked:

Episiotomy which came undone after a week?

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A 30-year-old member asked:

How do they know when to cut an episiotomy?

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A member asked:

How common is it for someone to need an episiotomy?

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A 28-year-old male asked:

What is the definition or description of: episiotomy?

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