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 ...
Having an episiotomy, a surgical cut to the vagina during childbirth, doubles the risk of postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) in ...
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 ...
Despite WHO recommending against its routine use, many episiotomies are still performed during childbirthHaving an episiotomy ...
LOS ANGELES, May 7 – While episiotomy rates have continued to decrease over the past 19 years, the procedure is still overused, according to researchers at the University of Pittsburgh School of ...
Giving antibiotics to women within 24 hours of an obstetric tear during childbirth is associated with a reduced risk of larger/clinically relevant wound complications, find the results of a clinical ...
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 ...