Patient's question:
I have been pregnant for a long time, and I am about to reach my due date. I want to have a natural birth, so I would like to know whether it is better to have an episiotomy or not during a natural birth.Doctor's answer:
Episiotomy refers to the surgical incision of the perineum during the delivery process, which is performed when the fetal head is too large, the perineum lacks elasticity, or for other reasons that make delivery difficult. There is no good or bad about it; it is an emergency measure during the delivery process. It is recommended to engage in moderate activity in the late stages of pregnancy, reduce sodium intake, eat more fresh fruits, vegetables, and fish, undergo regular prenatal check-ups and fetal heart monitoring, and closely monitor the development of the fetus.