A 3rd degree tear can affect anyone who has a vaginal delivery, even those who undergo an episiotomy. Does an episiotomy stop a 3rd degree tear? An episiotomy will not stop a 3rd degree tear from … [Read more...]
Does An Episiotomy Prevent A Tear?
Previously it was thought that episiotomies prevented the risk of perineal tears during childbirth. Now it is largely agreed that the reverse is true, with the risk being especially prevalent if a … [Read more...]