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Straight Talk on Episiotomies

Although this procedure has been popular since the 1920s, current thought is no longer granting obstetricians an automatic green light when it comes to performing episiotomies. Episiotomies were originally believed to reduce the incidence of tearing during delivery, however current studies show that this is not the case. Unless there is maternal or fetal distress, numerous other options can be used to ease the birthing process. Arm yourself with the facts about episiotomies before you deliver.

Sun, 26 Dec 1999 14:34:01 -0800

Submitted by: Catie Gosselin