In Most Cases, Why Would an Episiotomy Be Performed

question 119

Multiple Choice

In most cases, why would an episiotomy be performed?

• A) because the baby needs to be born faster, due to complications
• B) because the baby's Apgar score is very low
• C) because the mother is unable to deliver the baby without pain killing medication
• D) because the baby's head is so large that the vaginal opening might tear

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