Patient's question:
I got married last year. Recently, I've been experiencing lower abdominal pain, especially during my period. I'm very worried it might affect fertility, and I'm also extremely sensitive to cold and coldness. Why is a c-section still required for a natural birth?Doctor's answer:
The episiotomy wound reduces the expansion of the fetal head against the birth canal, which, to some extent, actually protects the elasticity of the vagina. For the baby, an episiotomy can shorten the time of delivery, thereby reducing the duration of pressure on the fetal head at the vaginal opening and minimizing the risk of fetal hypoxia. In this case, a simple episiotomy can significantly reduce the damage to both the mother and the newborn.