How to Care for an Episiotomy Postpartum

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An episiotomy is a small surgical cut made in the perineum during childbirth. It’s done to enlarge the vaginal opening and help deliver the baby more easily, especially if: • The baby is large or in distress. • The labor is moving too slowly. • The baby’s position makes delivery difficult. • Forceps or vacuum assistance is being used. After delivery, the incision is stitched and allowed to heal, usually within a few weeks. Nowadays, doctors perform episiotomies only when necessary, since natural