A. Median (midline) episiotomy is generally considered to be less painful the mediolateral episiotomy.
B. Mediolateral or lateral episiotomy may be associated with more blood loss than median one.
C. Indications for episiotomy include avoiding an imminent Perineal tear, the use of forceps, breech
delivery, & the delivery of premature infants.
D. The earlier the episiotomy is done during delivery, generally the more beneficial it will be un speeding delivery.
E. Episiotomy incisions are repaired anatomically in layers.