Definition of "episiotomies" [episiotomies]

• Plural form of episiotomy. (noun)

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• "Modernizing maternity care in Georgia has reduced the amount of unnecessary medical interventions such as episiotomies and labor stimulation and invited women's partners and families to take part in the process of pregnancy and birth."
• "When labour begins, you call the maternity ward to establish your progress, then two qualified midwives arrive at your home, with two canisters of gas and air, medical equipment for heart-monitoring, resuscitation and minor interventions such as episiotomies, and a hotline to the local ambulance service for priority transfer, in the event you'd like, or need, to go to hospital."
• "Luckily most doctors are forgoing things such as episiotomies and forceps and are generally more open to women giving birth naturally, or going without the epidural/pitcoin as long as they feel comfortable."