Episiotomy

Is the policy of restrictive episiotomy generalisable? A prospective observational study.

Comparison between lidocaine-prilocaine cream (EMLA) and mepivacaine infiltration for pain relief during perineal repair after childbirth: a randomized trial

Spatulas: description, obstetrical mechanics, indications and contraindications

Does early repair of episiotomy decrease postpartum blood loss: A random clinical trial

Does the mode of delivery influence sexual function after childbirth?

Maternal and neonatal consequences induced by the French recommendations for episiotomy practice ~ monocentric study about 5409 vaginal deliveries

A survey of women's experiences following IVD (instrumental vaginal delivery) ~ 79% had episiotomy

Episiotomy in the United States: Has Anything Changed?  (Yes!  read the conclusion)

Correlation of Perineal Outcome at First and Second Vaginal Deliveries

Perineal Massage During pregnancy: A Prospective Controlled Trial

Randomized controlled trial of routine vs restrictive use of episiotomy at operative vaginal delivery: a multicentre pilot study

Spontaneous Vaginal Delivery~ episiotomy must be abandoned

Association of spontaneous perinatal stretching during delivery with perineal lacerations

ACOG recommends restricted use of episiotomies

WHO recommends restricted use of episiotomies

"The Cut Above" and "The Cut Below": the abuse of cesareans and episiotomy in Sao Paulo, Brazil

Randomized controlled trial of prevention of perineal trauma by perinal massage during pregnancy

Episiotomy use in the US 1979-1997

ACOG: Much Ado About A Little Cut ~ Is Episiotomy Worthwhile?

What you need to know about...episiotomy