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Selective Episiotomy: Indications, Techinique, and Association with Severe Perineal Lacerations [PDF]

open access: yesRevista Brasileira de Ginecologia e Obstetrícia, 2016
Introduction Episiotomy is a controversial procedure, especially because the discussion that surrounds it has gone beyond the field of scientific debate, being adopted as an indicator of the "humanization of childbirth".
Mário Dias Corrêa Junior   +1 more
doaj   +2 more sources

The effect of the Verbascum Thapsus on episiotomy wound healing in nulliparous women: a randomized controlled trial

open access: yesBMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies, 2021
Background The pain and discomfort caused by episiotomy affect the quality of life of the mothers, so rapid and complete repair of the episiotomy is very important.
S. Taleb, M. Saeedi
semanticscholar   +1 more source

We need to stop female genital mutilation! [PDF]

open access: yes, 2016
Over the next decade around 30 million girls under age 15 are at risk of FGM/C. Given that there is no physical benefit for the girls and acknowledging that FGM/C involves physical, psychological, social and reproductive harm, we, along with major ...
Belizan, Jose   +2 more
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Frequency and Side Effect of Episiotomy in Primiparous Women: A Three- Month Longitudinal Survey [PDF]

open access: yesMajallah-i Dānishgāh-i ̒Ulūm-i Pizishkī-i Qum, 2009
Background and Objectives: Episiotomy is one of the most commonly performed procedures in obstetrics; approximately 33%of women giving birth vaginally in 2000 had episiotomy, but the best technique of episiotomy and its clinical benefits remain largely ...
K. Khajavi Shojae, A. Dawati, F. Zayeri
doaj   +2 more sources

The effects of childbirth on the pelvic-floor [PDF]

open access: yes, 2000
Basically, vaginal delivery is associated with the risk of pelvic floor damage. The pelvic floor sequelae of childbirth includes anal incontinence, urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse.
Allen RE   +24 more
core   +1 more source

Local cooling for relieving pain from perineal trauma sustained during childbirth [PDF]

open access: yes, 2012
Background: Perineal trauma is common during childbirth and may be painful. Contemporary maternity practice includes offering women numerous forms of pain relief, including the local application of cooling treatments.
Begg, L   +4 more
core   +1 more source

Influence of a Virtual Exercise Program throughout Pregnancy during the COVID-19 Pandemic on Perineal Tears and Episiotomy Rates: A Randomized Clinical Trial

open access: yesJournal of Clinical Medicine, 2021
The complications associated with COVID-19 confinement (impossibility of grouping, reduced mobility, distance between people, etc.) influence the lifestyle of pregnant women with important associated complications regarding pregnancy outcomes. Therefore,
Cristina Silva-José   +8 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Primipara Undergoing Episiotomy had Lower Postpartum Sexual Function

open access: yesIndonesian Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2014
Objective: To compare postpartum sexual functions between primipara with episiotomy and without episiotomy. Method: The research was conducted in public service section of Dr.
Irwan Irwan   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Repeatability of innervation zone identification in the external anal sphincter muscle [PDF]

open access: yes, 2010
Knowledge of the distribution of the innervation zones (IZs) of the external anal sphincter (EAS) may be useful for preventing anal sphincter incompetence during vaginal delivery.
Davico, E.   +5 more
core   +1 more source

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