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Midline episiotomy

A midline episiotomy is an episiotomy cut straight from the vaginal opening toward the anus.

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Episiotomy explained and when it is performed

Episiotomy explained and when it is performed

What an episiotomy is An episiotomy is a deliberate surgical incision in the perineum made during the second stage of vaginal birth, usually when the baby’s head is crowning or birth is imminent. Its purpose is to enlarge the vaginal opening so the baby can be born more quickly or so instruments can be used […]