Objective to provide a principle-based analysis of the concept of maternal–infant bonding.
Design principle-based method of concept analysis for which the data set included 44 …

ContextEpisiotomy at the time of vaginal birth is common. Practice patterns vary widely, as
do professional opinions about maternal risks and benefits associated with routine use …

Episiotomy, the unkindest cut of all, persists despite clinical practice guidelines
recommending its restrictive use. The purpose of this paper was to compile international …

Objective to describe the development of a shortened 10-item version of the Postpartum
Bonding Questionnaire (S-PBQ) and examine the relationship between birth-related …

BACKGROUND: The episiotomy rate has declined worldwide but remains high in several
countries such as Taiwan. The effects of episiotomy on women's health should be a constant …

Background Episiotomy is a surgical incision of the perineum to hasten the delivery. There is
a scarce of information related to episiotomy practice, and its associated factors, in …

Objective To examine the effects of perineal massage during active labor on the frequency
of episiotomy and perineal tearing. Methods A randomized controlled study was conducted …

This stunning sequel to Brigitte Jordan's landmark Birth in Four Cultures brings together the
work of fifteen reproductive anthropologists to address core cultural values and knowledge …

Background The objective of this study is to determine the incidence and the risk factors of
the urinary incontinence in women visiting the Health Family Center. Methods 430 women …

Purpose The study was conducted to determine the prevalence of urinary incontinence (UI)
among older women, risk factors, and the effect on activities of daily living (ADLs). Method …