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Definition
A. Maternal
Primigravida.
Scarred perineum.
Intrauterine manipulations.
B. fetal
Preterm labor.
Large head.
Breech presentation.
I. Median Episiotomy.
Incision is done in the midline of the perineum.
It divides the following structures..
Disadvantages
More difficult and not anatomical.
More bleeding.
More painful scar.
III. J-Shaped Episiotomy
Wound care
Antiseptic vaginal solution.
The wound is kept clean and dry.
Discussion
Midline episiotomy
episiotomy.
Mediolateral episiotomy
be a laceration at all.
If you perform a midline episiotomy, you will have
the 3rd and 4th degree lacerations, but you may open the