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What precautions should I take when using episiotomy?

April 26, 2017Conditions episiotomy Fitness Health precautions procedures

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What precautions should I take when using episiotomy?

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Prior to the onset of labor, pregnant women may want to discuss the use of episiotomy with their care providers. It is possible that, with adequate preparation and if the stages of labor and delivery are managed with adequate coaching and support, the need for an episiotomy may be reduced. Source: The Gale Group. Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine, 3rd ed.