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 articles investigated the impact of prolonged second stage of labor on maternal and
neonatal outcomes; however, strict consensus is still lacking. The purpose of the present …

Objectives: Differentiate the etiologies of postpartum hemorrhage based on patient history
and physical exam. Identify the clinical features of postpartum hemorrhage, primarily …

Aims The terminology of obstetric pelvic floor disorders should be defined and reported as
part of a wider clinically oriented consensus. Methods This Report combines the input 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 …

Problem The perineal-bundle is a complex intervention widely implemented in Australian
maternity care facilities. Background Most bundle components have limited or conflicting …

Objective To assess the effect of lateral episiotomy, compared with no episiotomy, on
obstetric anal sphincter injury in nulliparous women requiring vacuum extraction. Design A …

The pelvic floor and its associated disorders are a unique and often overlooked aspect of
women's rugby. This review discusses relevant biopsychosocial considerations specific to …

Obstetric lacerations are a common complication of vaginal delivery. Lacerations can lead to
chronic pain and urinary and fecal incontinence. Perineal lacerations are defined by the …

Objectives The primary objective was to perform a systematic review of predictive factors for
obstetric anal sphincter injury (OASI) occurrence at first vaginal delivery, with the diagnosis …