Episiotomy is merely practiced nowadays. however, it still depends on the doctor who helps you with your labor. laceration is quite common to many women. lacerations heals better than episiotomy. lacerations can be defined for 4 degrees. the higher degree, the deeper layers of tissue are involved, longer time for healing.
however, you can do kegal exercise to strength your pelvic muscle, and have a better control over the perineum during your labor.