The World Health Organization says physicians should aim to perform episiotomies in just 10 percent of births, but some hospitals’ rates are 20 percent or higher.
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What to Ask Your Doctor If You’re Worried About Episiotomies
The World Health Organization says physicians should aim to perform episiotomies in just 10 percent of births, but some hospitals’ rates are 20 percent or higher.
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