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To investigate the variation of episiotomy use and its impact on perineal outcomes in low-risk vaginal deliveries.

April 20, 2026Future Science OAOpen Access

Episiotomy practice and perineal outcomes in low risk vaginal deliveries: comparing a hospital attached birth center and delivery suite in Beirut, Lebanon

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To investigate the variation of episiotomy use and its impact on perineal outcomes in low-risk vaginal deliveries.
Compared episiotomy practices between a hospital-attached birth center and a delivery suite.
Analyzed outcomes for low-risk primiparous women during vaginal deliveries.
Identified predictive and preventive factors associated with episiotomy use.
Episiotomy use varies significantly by case context, particularly in low-risk pregnancies.
It remains a common practice among first-time mothers (primiparous).
Factors influencing episiotomy use were successfully identified.

Implication

Observational study compares episiotomy use and outcomes in women giving birth in Beirut, suggesting key factors influence practice.

Abstract

Conclusion: Episiotomy use varies by case and remains common in low-risk pregnancies, especially among primiparous women. Predictive and preventive factors associated with its use were identified.

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Hajjar et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69e5c22d03c29399140288cf https://doi.org/10.1080/20565623.2026.2657529

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Implication

Observational study compares episiotomy use and outcomes in women giving birth in Beirut, suggesting key factors influence practice.

Abstract

Conclusion: Episiotomy use varies by case and remains common in low-risk pregnancies, especially among primiparous women. Predictive and preventive factors associated with its use were identified.

Episiotomy practice and perineal outcomes in low risk vaginal deliveries: comparing a hospital attached birth center and delivery suite in Beirut, Lebanon

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Episiotomy practice and perineal outcomes in low risk vaginal deliveries: comparing a hospital attached birth center and delivery suite in Beirut, Lebanon

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