Pregnant or planning to be? Test your knowledge of important childbirth issues that can affect you and your baby's health and well-being.
True or false?
An episiotomy (snipping the vaginal opening to enlarge it for birth) prevents problems arising from anal sphincter muscle injury and weak pelvic floor muscles. The answer is false.
Did you know?
There are 2 types of cuts: median and medio-lateral.
• A median incision is the most common type. It is a straight cut in the middle of the area between the vagina and anus (perineum).
• The medio-lateral incision is made at an angle. It is less likely to tear through to the anus, but it takes longer to heal than the median cut.
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