Which of the following is a disadvantage of performing an episiotomy?
A) It reduces the responsiveness of the baby shortly after birth.
B) The incision made during an episiotomy may cause itching and discomfort as it heals.
C) It leads to the transmission of viruses that cause genital herpes and AIDS.
D) The incision made during an episiotomy often leads to the random tearing of vaginal muscles.
B
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