Date	Event	Description
1 September 2008	Amended	Converted to new review format.
12 July 2007	New citation required and conclusions have changed	Meta‐analysis indicates that the subcutaneous suturing technique for perineal skin closure is associated with less short‐term pain, however a subgroup analysis showed that if the continuous technique is used for all layers (vagina, perineal muscles and skin) the reduction in pain is more significant.
30 June 2007	New search has been performed	Search updated. Three new studies were added to the included studies and four were added to the excluded studies. Changes to the text have been made to reflect new data.