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The letter also said that “giving our patients the best of care” may involve such procedures as episiotomies, which are incisions made at the opening of the vagina during childbirth. Research indicates the surgery should be used sparingly, because it may increase the risk of tears and have long-term complications. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists has recommended against its routine use dating back to 2006.
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