It's one of the peculiar twists of medical language that any unplanned caesarean is referred to as an "emergency", even though the decision to operate is quite often not taken under emergency cond ...
Since the middle of the 18th century, when episiotomy was first introduced, the practice of artificially widening the vaginal opening by cutting into the perineum (the skin and tissue lying between the vulva and the anus) has become more and more...
* Dilute 10 drops of Calendula tincture in 250 mL of warm water, and spray it onto the area to reduce discomfort
* Apply Arnica cream around the stitches, as this plant can help wounds to heal, and/or take homoeopathic Arnica 6C three to four times a