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 an ...

Only one study has looked at the costs associated with episiotomy practice. [35] This study examined the implications for cost of care in Argentina if a restrictive episiotomy policy was universally ...

An episiotomy is a cut made along your perineum by your doctor during labor. Your doctor may need to cut your vaginal opening to allow more room for your baby to be born safely and without harm.

Background: The role of episiotomy as a protective factor against pelvic floor disorders postpartum has been debated for many years, but its routine use has been hitherto discouraged in the literature ...