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 ...

An episiotomy procedure is done so that the opening of the vagina can be made larger to facilitate the birth of a baby. An incision is made in the perineum, the portion between anus and the opening of ...

Kimberly Turbin (seen here with her son) has filed a lawsuit against Dr. Alex Abbassi; she alleges he gave her a forced episiotomy during labor in 2013. (Photo: Lindsay Askins at spotofserendipity.com ...

An episiotomy involves cutting the area between the vagina and anus to help prevent severe tears during childbirth. There are several types and degrees of episiotomies. An episiotomy is a surgical cut ...

Western Sydney University provides funding as a member of The Conversation AU. It’s difficult to imagine how something as big as a baby’s head can come out of what appears to be a relatively small ...

An episiotomy is a surgical cut made at the opening of the vagina during childbirth to help a difficult delivery and prevent tissues from rupturing. While episiotomies can help accelerate risky ...

1. Which doctor should I consult to know if I will require an episiotomy during delivery? You should ask your obstetrician during your prenatal visit regarding an episiotomy. However, in many cases, ...

A California woman who sued her obstetrician for assault and battery after a birth video that captured him giving her a forced episiotomy went viral has agreed to settle her case for an undisclosed ...

Experts agree the procedure should be used sparingly, but rates vary widely and many questions remain By Cassandra Willyard This story was originally published on April 30, 2019 in NYT Parenting. The ...