The Purpose of the Episiotomy Is to ____

question 239

Multiple Choice

The purpose of the episiotomy is to ____.

• A) make the mother's vagina less likely to tear as the fetus's head comes out
• B) cut open the mother's abdomen and retrieve the baby directly from the uterus
• C) help the family manage their anxiety
• D) assist the delivery process by placing a suction on the fetus's head and applying slight force

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