Childbirth, tear or cut
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Publication date Sep 27, 2007
When giving birth, the skin and muscle between your vagina and back passage can get torn. Or the doctor or midwife may need to make a cut (called episiotomy) to help your baby out. It's not always possible to avoid a tear or cut. But there are things you and your doctor or midwife can do to reduce your chances of having a tear or cut.
We've brought together the best research about tears and cuts and weighed up the evidence about how to avoid them. You can use our information to talk to your doctor or midwife and decide what is best for you.
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This information does not replace medical advice. If you are concerned you might have a medical problem please ask your Boots pharmacy team in your local Boots store, or see your doctor.
