Overwhelming evidence shows the quality of reporting of randomised controlled trials
(RCTs) is not optimal. Without transparent reporting, readers cannot judge the reliability and …

Background Most vaginal births are associated with trauma to the genital tract. The morbidity
associated with perineal trauma can be significant, especially when it comes to third‐and …

Objective To describe the trends of severe perineal tears in E ngland and to investigate to
what extent the changes in related risk factors could explain the observed trends. Design A …

Health care-associated infections (HAIs) are a global problem associated with significant
morbidity and mortality. Controlling the spread of antimicrobial-resistant bacteria is a major …

Pregnancy and childbirth bring many changes to the health and well-being of new mothers.
Postpartum sexual health is a common concern that is often not discussed during prenatal or …

Background Perineal trauma following vaginal birth can be associated with significant short‐
term and long‐term morbidity. Antenatal perineal massage has been proposed as one …

Background: Awareness about the extent of maternal physical and emotional health
problems after childbirth is increasing, but few longitudinal studies examining their duration …

Method: This systematic review identified relevant studies from the following sources:
Medline, Cochrane database, cross referencing from identified articles, conference abstracts …

Background Millions of women worldwide undergo perineal suturing after childbirth and the
type of repair may have an impact on pain and healing. For more than 70 years, researchers …

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