The National Maternity Hospital in Dublin and CUMH both had very high rates of episiotomies performed on first time mothers at 39.4 % and 38.78 % respectively. (aimsireland.ie)
Results suggest clear medical advantages of water birthing: significantly shorter labor duration among the primiparae; a net reduction in episiotomy rates; and a marked drop in requests for pain relievers. (ecochildsplay.com)
Does episiotomy influence vaginal resting pressure, pelvic floor muscle strength and endurance, and prevalence of urinary incontinence 6 weeks postpartum? (babycenter.com)