An incision that is sometimes made to increase the size of the opening of the vagina to allow the baby to pass is called

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An episiotomy is a surgical incision made in the perineum (the area between the vaginal opening and anus) during childbirth. It is sometimes done to widen the vaginal opening and facilitate the baby's passage, and is typically repaired after delivery with stitches. Braxton-Hicks contractions are false contractions that can occur during pregnancy, but are not associated with actual labor. The cervix is a structure in the female reproductive system that separates the uterus from the vagina. False labor refers to contractions that may feel like actual labor, but do not result in cervical dilation or a delivery.

An Incision That Is Sometimes Made to Increase the Size