A mother reports that after the birth of her last child, she experienced an infection at the site of a surgical scar in the lower part of her vagina. This left her with discomfort for several months after giving birth. Most likely, this woman underwent a(n)

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

An episiotomy is a surgical incision made in the perineum (the area between the vagina and the anus) during childbirth. It is often performed to enlarge the vaginal opening for delivery, and an infection at the site of this incision could lead to discomfort post-birth.

A Mother Reports That After the Birth of Her Last