Episiotomy
Current as of: May 29, 2019
Author: Healthwise Staff
Medical Review:Kathleen Romito, MD – Family Medicine & Adam Husney, MD – Family Medicine & Kirtly Jones, MD – Obstetrics and Gynecology, Reproductive Endocrinology
An episiotomy is an incision made in the tissue between the vagina and anus (perineum) during childbirth, just before the baby’s head is delivered. An episiotomy may be done to help deliver the baby or to help prevent the muscles and skin from tearing. After delivery, an episiotomy incision is stitched closed…