About Episiotomy
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Episiotomy InformationHow common is episiotomy?An episiotomy is performed in a large percentage of vaginal deliveries in the United States, but the prevalence of episiotomy has been decreasing in recent years. Some countries have significantly lower episiotomy rates than the U.S. In general, episiotomy is less common in Europe than in the U.S. How is an episiotomy done?The usual cut (incision) for an episiotomy goes straight down and typically does not involve the muscles around the rectum or the rectum itself. Anesthesia in the form of nerve blocks or local injections of anesthetic are given if the patient has not received regional anesthesia (such an epidural) for the delivery. How is an episiotomy repaired?The repair is straightforward and is fairly simple to perform. The incision is repaired by suturing (sewing) the wound together. What are the advantages of an episiotomy?An episiotomy can decrease the amount of pushing the mother must do during delivery. It can also decrease trauma to the vaginal tissues and expedite delivery of the baby when delivery must be accomplished expiditiously. Doctors who favor episiotomies argue that a surgical incision is easier to repair than a spontaneous irregular or extensive tear, and is likely to lead to a more favorable outcome with fewer complications. What are the possible complications of an episiotomy, and should an episiotomy be part of a routine delivery?Episiotomy can be associated with extensions or tears into the muscle of the rectum or even the rectum itself. Other complications can include:
What is an episiotomy?An episiotomy is an incision made between the vagina and the rectum in order to increase the size of the opening of the vagina and facilitate the delivery of a baby. What is the healing time for an episiotomy?The typical healing time for an episiotomy is around 4 to 6 weeks depending on the size of the incision and the type of suture material used to close the wound. |
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