- Baby Center: Episiotomy
The how and why, including commonly asked questions and their answers. Includes user submitted comments on personal experiences with the procedure.
http://www.babycenter.com/refcap/pregnancy/childbirth/165.html
- Benefits and Risks of Episiotomy
Text of the manuscript subtitled "A Review of the English-Language Literature Since 1980" by R.J. Woolley which summarize the findings of studies on the subject.
http://www.gentlebirth.org/format/woolley.html
- Birth Psychology: Epsiotomy
A description of the procedure, its purposes, and women's responses to it.
http://www.birthpsychology.com/messages/episiotomy/episiotomy.html
- Childbirth.org: Episiotomy Resources
Articles on the use of kegels and prenatal perineal massage to avoid necessity. Includes links to other articles about the procedure.
http://www.childbirth.org/articles/epis.html
- Much Ado About a Little Cut
Article from the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists suggesting that routine episiotomy is no longer advisable.
http://www.acog.com/from_home/publications/green_journal/wrapper.cfm?document=2000/ong11779fla.htm
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