An episiotomy is an incision that’s made to provide more room for the baby to exit the birth canal. Not everyone needs one, but most women do so that they will not tear during the actual childbirth.
The most common episiotomy incision is made from the end of the vagina back toward the rectum. It is stitched up after the birth is complete. There is usually some lingering pain from this incision for several days, especially during a bowel movement.
However, most of these cuts heal up very quickly and there is usually no problem with infection. It leaves no lasting problems with muscle tone, either, so it’s actually a good choice for most women.
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