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episiotomy surgical incision into the perineum during the late stages of labour to prevent its laceration during childbirth and to make delivery easier episiotomy [ə‚pēz·ē′äd·ə·mē] (medicine) Medial or lateral incision of the vulva during childbirth, to avoid undue laceration. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| In Birth Crisis, leading childbirth authority Sheila Kitzinger demonstrates how an increasingly technological approach to birth has resulted in more interventions--and more trauma: episiotomies, epidurals, and forceps deliveries leave many women feeling powerless and violated, which affects their ability to mother as well as their relationships with themselves and their partners. While some episiotomies may still be medically necessary, says Dr. 4) During their clinical training, advanced practice clinicians specializing in women's health learn several related and equally complex skills, including how to date pregnancies by measuring uterine size and using ultrasonography, insert IUDs, perform intrauterine biopsies, suture simple lacerations and repair episiotomies. |
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