The Impact of Different Skin Suture Methods in Episiotomy Repair on Healing and Pain

The Impact of Different Skin Suture Methods in Episiotomy Repair on Healing and Pain: A Randomized Clinical Trial

Episiotomy is the intentional incision of the perineum during vaginal birth in order to accelerate the active phase of labor. This study aimed to compare various skin closure techniques in episiotomy repair.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Primiparous
• Age between 18 to 45
• Given birth in our labor ward

Exclusion Criteria:

• Multiparous
• having deep vaginal lacerations
• having abnormalities in fetus
• Rheumatologic diseases
• Postpartum bleeding
• Shoulder Dystocia
• Operative Delivery
• Using antithrombotic or anticoagulant medications