Episiotomy During Delivery: What You Need to Know

In this video, Dr. Vanita Vaishnav, Consultant Gynaecologist at Cloudnine Hospital, Bellandur, Bengaluru, breaks down everything you need to know about episiotomy - a small surgical cut made in the perineum to help ease the baby's passage during vaginal delivery. She explains when and why an episiotomy may be advised, especially for first-time mothers, how it is performed under local anaesthesia, and the aftercare steps like sitz baths and topical applications to ensure proper healing. Dr. Vaishnav also stresses the importance of discussing this with your doctor during antenatal visits, as it's not a routine step in every delivery.