Sometimes physicians make an incision during childbirth to enlarge the vaginal opening. Such a procedure is called:
A) caesarean section
B) amniocentesis
C) episiotomy
D) chorionic villus sampling

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During birth, the tissue of the mother's perineum (the region between the vagina and the rectum) must stretch considerably to allow the baby's head to emerge. In U.S. hospitals, the attending physician often makes an incision called an episiotomy to enlarge the vaginal opening.

Sometimes Physicians Make an Incision During Childbirth to Enlarge the Vaginal