Yeanny Mulia, M.D.

An episiotomy is an incision made in the tissue between the vaginal opening and anus (perineum) during childbirth. Although an episiotomy was once a routine part of childbirth, that’s no longer the case. If you’re planning a vaginal delivery, here’s what you need to know about episiotomy and childbirth.
The episiotomy tradition
For many years, an episiotomy [...]

Tags: episiotomy, kegel, labor and delivery, perineal tear

Postmaturity
from The Merk Manual…”An uncommon syndrome of failing placental function and fetal jeopardy that occurs after 42 wk.”
In plain English, this means your baby is not able to get what he needs because the placenta is not working right any more. Babies who are postmature are sick because they are no longer being properly nourished.
When [...]

Tags: amniotic fluid, asphyxia, labor and delivery, meconium aspiration, natural birthing, neonatal hypoglycemia, overdue, post mature, postmaturity, risk