An episiotomy is.. A surgical incision of the perineum to prevent tearing during delivery

An episiotomy is:
A- A surgical incision of the perineum to prevent tearing during delivery.
B- Releasing the red plug from the cervix just before crowning occurs.
C- An incision in the abdomen with which the baby can be delivered through.
D- The severance of the umbilical cord between mother and child.

Correct Response: A

An episiotomy is a surgical incision of the perineum and the posterior vaginal wall to quickly enlarge the opening for the baby to pass through; this incision prevents tearing during a vaginal delivery. The releasing of the red plug is known as the bloody show. The baby delivered through an incision in the abdomen is a Caesarian delivery. Umbilical severance or cutting and clamping of the cord both apply to the procedure of separating mother and child after childbirth.
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