Perineal body stretch during labor does not predict perineal laceration, postpartum incontinence, or...
Perineal body stretch during labor does not predict perineal laceration, postpartum incontinence, or postpartum sexual function: a cohort study
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London: Springer London
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English
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London: Springer London
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Introduction and hypothesis
The perineum stretches naturally during obstetrical labor, but it is unknown whether this stretch has a negative impact on pelvic floor outcomes after a vaginal birth (VB). We aimed to evaluate whether perineal stretch was associated with postpartum pelvic floor dysfunction, and we hypothesized that greater perineal s...
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Perineal body stretch during labor does not predict perineal laceration, postpartum incontinence, or postpartum sexual function: a cohort study
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TN_cdi_pubmedcentral_primary_oai_pubmedcentral_nih_gov_5375164
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_pubmedcentral_primary_oai_pubmedcentral_nih_gov_5375164
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0937-3462
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1433-3023
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10.1007/s00192-016-2959-y
