The relationship between perineal trauma and postpartum psychological outcomes: a secondary analysis of a population-based survey

Abstract Background Perineal trauma, involving either naturally occurring tears or episiotomy, is common during childbirth but little is known about its psychological impact. This study aimed to determine the associations between childbirth related perineal trauma and psychological outcomes reported...

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Main Authors: Charles Opondo, Siân Harrison, Julia Sanders, Maria A. Quigley, Fiona Alderdice
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-09-01
Series:BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12884-023-05950-6