After approval from ethical review board (ERC letter no: 37-2024 dated 10-01-2024), 202 females fulfilling the selection criteria were enrolled from labor room. Informed consent was taken. Demographics were noted. Then participants underwent episiotomy. At end of procedure, they were randomly divided in two groups by using lottery method. Group A includes 101 participants that underwent suturing by using vicryl rapide. After 24 hours they were examined for pain score by using visual analogue scale. They were discharged after examining the episiotomy wound and were followed-up for 7 days in OPD. During follow-up, participants were examined for pain score, wound infection, inflammation and dehiscence.

Total 202 females fulfilling the selection criteria were enrolled from labor room. Informed consent was taken. Demographics were noted. Then participants underwent episiotomy. At end of procedure, they were randomly divided in two groups by using lottery method. Group B included 101 participants that underwent suturing by using chromic catgut. After 24 hours they were examined for pain score by using visual analogue scale. They were discharged after examining the episiotomy wound and were followed-up for 7 days in OPD. During follow-up, participants were examined for pain score, wound infection, inflammation and dehiscence.

Post episiotomy vicryl rapide suturing material is used for stitching episiotomy laceration.

Wound dehiscence was labeled if there was partial or total separation of previously approximated wound edges, due to a failure of proper wound healing within 7 days of episiotomy.

After 24 hours of episiotomy participants were examined for pain score by using visual analogue scale.

Wound infection was labeled if participant developed pain and pus discharge at wound site, along with fever (>100F) within 7 days of episiotomy.