A patient attending a prenatal class asks why episiotomies are performed. The nurse explains that risk factors that predispose women to episiotomies include:

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Episiotomies may be performed for several reasons, including to facilitate childbirth in the case of a large or macrosomic fetus (A), to assist with the delivery when forceps are used (B), and to resolve shoulder dystocia, where the baby's shoulder gets stuck after the head has been delivered (C). These interventions can help prevent severe perineal tears and facilitate the delivery process.

A Patient Attending a Prenatal Class Asks Why Episiotomies Are