Surgical Site Infection After Episiotomy Repair Related to Routine Use of Antibiotic Prophylaxis in Low-Risk Population

After the woman had a repaired episiotomy following uncomplicated vaginal birth at 37 weeks or greater with no indication for ongoing antibiotics in the postpartum period. The patients were randomized to receive a co-amoxiclav 625mg (study group) tabs twice daily for 3 days after delivery or no antibiotic arm (control group).