Pelvic floor disorders after childbirth, such as prolapse and stress incontinence, have lifelong consequences for women, with vaginal birth being the biggest risk factor, and requiring surgery for approximately 10% of women who give birth vaginally each year. 10.1016/j.ajog.2023.11.1253 This review article was published this week in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology.American Journal… Continue reading Pelvic floor injury during vaginal birth is life-altering and preventable: what can we do about it?
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Maternal and neonatal consequences of cystocele and rectocele in the delivery process
Vaginal birth is a natural and safe method of human reproduction that has been used for thousands of years. This study investigates the effects of cystocele and rectocele on vaginal delivery stages and maternal and neonatal outcomes. The delivery time for women with these conditions was longer than the control group, likely due to soft… Continue reading Maternal and neonatal consequences of cystocele and rectocele in the delivery process