"Taken by surprise" - Women's experiences of the first eight weeks after a second degree perineal tear at childbirth.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.midw.2020.102748
Abstract: OBJECTIVE This study explores women's experience of having a second degree perineal tear and related consequences to daily life during the first eight weeks after childbirth. METHOD Written responses to open-ended questions in a questionnaire… read more here.
Keywords: eight weeks; perineal tear; second degree; tear childbirth ... See more keywords
Episiotomy and perineal tear risk factors in a group of 4493 women
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DOI: 10.1080/07399332.2018.1464004
Abstract: ABSTRACT Episiotomy belongs to the most frequent procedures carried out during delivery. Performing episiotomy should be reduced as there is scientific evidence indicating that it can cause pain, sexual problems, and serious, long-term health consequences.… read more here.
Keywords: perineal tear; women episiotomy; tear risk; 4493 women ... See more keywords