HMO practice
Strategies for avoiding episiotomies
Abstract
Changing trends in obstetrics have case serious doubt on the value of episiotomy. It may often be far more harmful than beneficial. This viewpoint is discussed and various methods for avoiding episiotomy in many situations are presented.
Source and rights
Published by HMO practice, 1991. The guideline itself is at the source linked here.
Prognia summarises this guideline for reference and education. It is not medical advice. Always check the official guideline and current local protocols before acting on it.
At a glance
- Published
- 1991
- Applies to
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Scope
- National
- Journal
- HMO practice
- PubMed
- 10112690
- Added to Prognia
- 16 July 2026
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