Episiotomy isn’t just a little snip. It’s a cut with surgical scissors to your perineum during childbirth to enlarge the opening. And it's often overdone. In fact, the research is clear: routine episiotomies can increase your risk of severe 3rd and 4th degree tearing. ⁠ They should only be used in rare cases (like forceps or vacuum deliveries) and not be part of standard routine practice. One of the best @wegotherepodcast interviews I ever did was with Dr Michael Klein, a trailblazing physician

Medicos on Instagram: "Episiotomy is a small surgical cut made in the perineum (the area between the vagina and anus) during the second stage of labor to help the baby come out more easily and prevent severe natural tears. Why it is done? • To speed up delivery • Baby in distress • Prevent big tears • Instrumental delivery (forceps/vacuum) Types: • Midline • Mediolateral Healing: Stitches dissolve on their own; pain reduces in a few days. . . #health #insta #foryou #knowledge #explorepage #insta