Perineal trauma after vaginal birth is common, with approximately 9 of 10 women being
affected. Second-degree perineal tears are twice as likely to occur in primiparous births, with …

Several studies have investigated the importance of maternal, fetal factors and intrapartum
characteristics in predicting severe perineal lacerations. The purpose of the present …

The risk of obstetric anal sphincter injury (OASIS) is increased in vacuum-assisted delivery.
However, it remains unclear whether episiotomy may protect against OASIS in this type of …

Objective: To identify risk factors for mediolateral episiotomy, and evaluate the risk of
obstetrical anal sphincter injury (OASI) among women with an episiotomy. Methods: A …

Background Third‐and fourth‐degree tears are associated with significant pain, discomfort
and impact on quality of life and intimate relationships. Australian women experience …

Introduction and hypothesis The aim of this study was to assess the occurrence of severe
perineal lacerations in vaginal delivery and its relationship with predisposing clinical and …

Objectives The objective of this study was to estimate the risk of recurrent obstetric anal
sphincter injury (rOASI) in women who have suffered anal sphincter injury in their previous …

Background A restrictive use of episiotomy was recommended by the obstetric society in
China, but limited information on the epidemiology and the effects of restrictive use of …

Aims and objectives To evaluate and quantify the best available evidence regarding risk
factors for severe perineal lacerations. Background Many studies have evaluated the risk …

The purpose of this study was to assess the prevalence of postpartum anaemia and
determine the clinical risk factors for this condition to provide a viable alternative to …