In which Episiotomy tear anal sphincter is intact?

Option 2 : 2nd degree

Concept:

• Episiotomy is an incision given to the perineal layers during time of delivery
• Episiotomy will increase the space for the delivery of fetus
• This is the most common process done by the midwifes and gynecologists during normal delivery
• Episiotomy can be given in
  • Medial and 
  • Mediolateral
• Episiotomy tear can be of different degrees based on the depth of incision
  • 1st degree tear -> vaginal mucosal tear
  • 2nd degree tear-> perineal mucus tear
  • 3rd degree tear-> Anal sphincter tear
  • 4th degree tear-> Rectum tear

• It takes 3 weeks for a episiotomy to get heal
• Regularly the site must be cleaned with antiseptic solution to prevent infection
• Vaccum delivery is also another way of conducting labor which is termed as assisted deliveries
• In this vaccum delivery a suction vaccum is used to pull the head of the fetus
• Forcep delivery is another assisted delivery where the forceps are used to pull the head of the fetus