The impact of selective episiotomy on maternal short-term morbidity: a retrospective study.

Gazal RadnerLukas JenneweinDörthe BrüggmannFrank LouwenAmmar Al Naimi

Published in: Journal of obstetrics and gynaecology : the journal of the Institute of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (2024)

Selective use of episiotomy does not increase the risk of higher-grade perineal tears. However, it may be associated with maternal morbidity in terms of increased blood loss.

Keyphrases

birth weight
pregnancy outcomes
gestational age
rotator cuff
pregnant women
physical activity