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 injury, a severe form of perineal trauma between the vulva and anus.
The Next Big Challenges for Medication Abortion
In the wake of the Supreme Court’s decision to preserve access to mifepristone (Mifeprex) on Thursday, abortion-rights groups worry the threat has not passed while
June 15, 2024