Natural tear vs episiotomy

Which is better?

I was writing a birth plan and was thinking should i write that perform episiotomy if feels necessary rather than risk a natural tear?

But i was scared that they will just perform episiotomy even if not needed. So what should i do? Have a natural tear is better or episiotomy is better

First time mom and scared :(

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