PubMed · 3476082
No episiotomy?!
Abstract
A method is presented which with careful manipulation of the vagina around the crowning head reduces the incidence of an episiotomy or a perineal tear. Using the method described, the overall result obtained was an intact perineum in 68% of vaginal deliveries (which included forceps deliveries). An episiotomy was performed in only 7% of deliveries--all associated with the use of forceps.
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D J Thompson. 1987. No episiotomy?!. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1479-828x.1987.tb00924.x
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