Pregnancy and childbirth are natural processes that have been a part of human life since the beginning of time. But it is surprising to see how several misconceptions continue to exist even in today's ...

In first-time mothers requiring vacuum-assisted delivery, a lateral episiotomy (angled cut) in the tissue between the vaginal and anal opening more than halves the risk of obstetric anal sphincter ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Episiotomy, an incision of the perineum intended to prevent tearing during the delivery of baby, may cause problems when a woman has another baby, a new study shows. Sign ...