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Perineal Outcome after Restrictive use of Episiotomy in Primi-gravidas

open access: yesJournal of Nepal Medical Association, 2009
Introduction: Episiotomy is a common obstetrical practice that is believed to prevent severe lacerations. Principles of evidence based medicine raises questions on the utility of routine episiotomy.
A Joshi, R Acharya
doaj   +1 more source

Academic careers: the value of individual mentorship on research career progression [PDF]

open access: yes, 2013
The paper discusses how individual mentoring may impact positively on career pathway development for potential and future clinical academic researchers in nursing and allied health professions.
Dobrowolska, Beata   +3 more
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The effect of metoclopramide addition to lidocaine on pain of patients with grades II and III post-episiotomy repair [PDF]

open access: yes, 2017
Episiotomy is the most common procedure used for dilatation of the vaginal opening for giving birth. Although episiotomy is associated with benefits for the mother, it may lead to short term and long term disabilities, including postpartum perineal pain ...
Ganji, F.   +4 more
core   +1 more source

The Association Between Women's Perception of Birth During the Pandemic, Companion of Choice and Support From Health Professionals: A Cross‐Sectional Study in 20 Countries in the WHO European Region

open access: yesBirth, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Mitigation measures implemented in response to the COVID‐19 pandemic led to significant changes in maternity care across Europe, including restrictions on companions during labor and birth. This cross‐sectional study explores the association between the presence of a companion of choice and a positive perception of the birth ...
Stephanie Batram‐Zantvoort   +132 more
wiley   +1 more source

FIGO Statement: Restrictive use rather than routine use of episiotomy

open access: yesInternational journal of gynaecology and obstetrics: the official organ of the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, 2019
To facilitate delivery and avoid perineal lacerations, episiotomy has been widely used to enlarge the birth canal. Although there is a global trend for reduced episiotomy rates [1], these continue to be very high in some centers and areas of the world ...
A. Nassar   +4 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Do adverse childhood experiences increase the risk of postpartum traumatic stress and depression?

open access: yesJournal of Evaluation in Clinical Practice, Volume 31, Issue 3, April 2025.
Abstract Aim This study was conducted to determine the effect of childhood adverse experiences on the risk of postpartum posttraumatic stress disorder (PP‐PTSD) and postpartum depression (PPD). Methods This descriptive study was conducted with 417 mothers between 1 March and 30 April 2022.
Arzu Aydoğan   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Impact of episiotomy on pelvic floor disorders and their influence on women's wellness after the sixth month postpartum: a retrospective study

open access: yesBMC Women's Health, 2011
Background The role of episiotomy as a protective factor against pelvic floor disorders postpartum has been debated for many years, but its routine use has been hitherto discouraged in the literature.
Calcagno Angelo   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

Conscientious objection – does it also apply to nursing students? [PDF]

open access: yes, 2013
The conscientious clause in nursing can be defined as a kind of special ethical and legal regulation which gives nurses right to object to actively perform certain medical procedures which are against their personal system of values. Usually these values
Dobrowolska, Beata   +3 more
core  

Absorbable suture materials for primary repair of episiotomy and second degree tears [PDF]

open access: yes, 2010
Background Approximately 70% of women will experience perineal trauma following vaginal delivery and will require stitches. This may result in pain, suture removal and superficial dyspareunia.
DOWSWELL, Theresa   +2 more
core   +1 more source

Instrument selection in assisted vaginal delivery: Reassessing its role in maternal fear of childbirth

open access: yes
Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica, EarlyView.
Javed Iqbal, Muna A. Al‐Maslamani
wiley   +1 more source

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