This enlarges the vaginal opening to prevent vaginal tears as the baby's head is delivered. An episiotomy is done to enlarge the vaginal opening to prevent tearing during birth. It prevents tears, which may take longer to heal than the surgical incision. Also, it is thought that the surgery helps prevent vaginal stretching later in life.
Healing is without complications.
Normal activities can be resumed shortly after birth. Pain and discomfort can be relieved with warm baths and medications. The cost of any surgery varies significantly between surgeons, medical facilities, and regions of the country. More extensive surgery will require more intensive and expensive treatment. Since this procedure is done while the woman is in labor, there may not be any extra anesthetic or medication given.