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 ...

Despite falling out of favor with experts, episiotomies are still being performed at much higher than recommended rates in certain hospitals, according to a California Healthline report. However, some ...

Episiotomy during vaginal delivery was first recommended in 1920 as a way to protect the pelvic floor from lacerations and protect the fetal head from trauma. It was rapidly adopted as a standard ...

The study included 442 women with episiotomies or second-degree tears who were randomly assigned to receive 3 doses of amoxicillin (500mg) with clavulanic acid (125mg) or placebo. HealthDay News — ...

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.

In Canada, the rate of episiotomy during childbirth has declined in recent years, but when it comes to births assisted by forceps or vacuum, this downward trend warrants a closer look, suggests new ...

WASHINGTON, March 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit calling for better and safer patient care, today released its 2025 Maternity Care Report. The report ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Episiotomy, an incision of the perineum intended to prevent tearing during the delivery of baby, may cause problems when a woman has another baby, a new study shows. Sign ...

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 ...