An episiotomy is a surgical procedure performed during childbirth where the perineum (the area between the vagina and anus) is cut to enlarge the vaginal opening in order to facilitate delivery of the baby. This technique used to be performed routinely, but it is no longer recommended as it can lead to complications such as increased pain, infection, and incontinence.

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An Episiotomy Is a

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An episiotomy is a

A) drug given to a woman to decrease labor pains.
B) procedure rarely performed in hospital births today.
C) form of prepared childbirth.
D) surgical procedure to enlarge the vagina opening by cutting through the perineum toward the anus.

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