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. 1983 Sep;62(3):393-4.
doi: 10.1097/00006250-198309000-00026.

On protection of the maternal perineum during birth

R C Goodlin

On protection of the maternal perineum during birth

R C Goodlin. Obstet Gynecol. 1983 Sep.

Abstract

The author's experience and a review of the medical literature suggest that prophylactic episiotomy is not indicated.

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