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At some point during your pregnancy, when you're reading the books or going to your antenatal classes, you'll come across the term 'episiotomy' and it'll probably make you cross your legs when you ...

An episiotomy is a surgical cut made into the perineum (area between the vagina and anus) to enlarge the opening before the birth of the baby’s head. It helps to ease the birth of the baby when the ...

If you are pregnant and your due date is just around the corner, you are probably worrying about the birthing process. One of the things that comes with giving birth naturally is an episiotomy or ...

One of the most commonly performed surgeries in the country, the episiotomy, could actually cause more harm than benefits, according to a recent federally funded study. Undergone by more than a ...

GIVING birth can be fraught with unexpected challenges and some women can need a helping hand. An episiotomy is a daunting sounding but common procedure which involves a cut at the opening of the ...

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, ...

Kimberly Turbin, 29, and her son Rio Turbin, 3, in Stockton, Calif., on June 23, 2016. The video of her episiotomy is on YouTube and has been viewed more than 420,000. (Robert Durell for California ...

So you already had your baby out of your lady parts. The worst is over… right? Unfortunately, some mums still experience painful side effects of giving birth such as a vaginal tear and getting an ...

The WHO says physicians should aim to perform episiotomies in about 10 percent of births. Share on Pinterest Risks and side effects of episiotomies can include infection, excessive vaginal tearing, ...

Kellie Bright, 42, developed a passion for acting as a young girl and has appeared in stage shows such as Annie and Les Misérables. Her natural talent and determination landed her a place in the ...