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'''Forced episiotomy''' is a episiotomy that are performed in the midst of delivery by the obstetrician or other attending physician without the consent of the mother at a time when she is helpless to resist.
An episiotomy is a surgical [[incision ]] made in the area between the vagina and anus (perineum). This is done during the last stages of labor and delivery to expand the opening of the [[vagina]] to prevent tearing during the delivery of the baby.<ref>{{REFweb
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