Mayo Clinic Q and A: Episiotomy No Longer a Routine Part of Labor and Delivery

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I am 32 weeks pregnant with my first baby. At my last appointment, my doctor mentioned that an episiotomy is sometimes needed, but I really don’t want one. What circumstances would make it necessary, and is it reasonable for me to ask that it not be done no matter the situation? ANSWER: [...]
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