Women who had episiotomy often need a longer period to recover. (Photoxpress)

Women who had episiotomy often need a longer period to recover. (Photoxpress)
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Episiotomy refers to a surgical cut made to the perineum during delivery. (Photoxpress)Women who had episiotomy often need a longer period to recover. (Photoxpress)
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Is Cutting the Perineum during Birth Mutilation?

Every second woman has a surgical cut made to the perineum during delivery. Why is this procedure, known as episiotomy, performed? Is it really necessary?
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