Definitions for "Episiotomy"
Surgical cut in the vagina to keep it from tearing when a baby is being born
Surgical incision of the perineum, the area between the vagina and the rectum, that may be made prior to delivery of the baby's head.
An incision made during childbirth to enlarge the vaginal opening. The incision is usually made at the base of the vaginal opening to prevent tearing of the perineum.
Keywords:  horrible, thing
a horrible thing
a controversial procedure and you should learn all the facts, discuss it with your doctor, and weigh the benefits and risks carefully before you make a decision
a standard procedure that's performed on over a third of all women having a natural birth