what is episiotomy?
(February 2009). An episiotomy (/ÉËpiËziËËÉtÉmiË/ or /ÉËpÉsaÉªËÉtÉmiË/), also known as perineotomy, is a surgical incision of the perineum and the posterior vaginal wall generally done by a midwife or obstetrician during second stage of labor to quickly enlarge the opening for the baby to pass through.