Reuters Health Information (2006-03-31): Episiotomy use should be minimized: new guidelines
ACOG Recommends Restricted Use of Episiotomies
I just wish that they would show equally common sense in other areas of obstetrics and midwifery.
about time!
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At least a decade overdue from The Road Well Traveled on May 19, 2006 4:41 PM
ACOG finally recommends episiotomies should be limited. Episiotomies have been performed routinely in the U.S. and elsewhere, in part because doctors believe that it helps prevent vaginal tearing during delivery and that the procedure can shorten the s... Read More
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