Comparison of lateral episiotomy, traditional midwifery without episiotomy, and hands-off techniques delivery on pelvic floor function

• Main Authors: Jingjing Gong (Author), Lili Xing (Author), Xiaodan Li (Author), Xiaona Wang (Author), Huijuan Chen (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMJ Publishing Group, 2021-03-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background: Prolonged vaginal delivery times and episiotomy are associated with damage to the muscles of the pelvic floor, and with complications that include postpartum sexual dysfunction and urinary stress incontinence. This study was to compare the pelvic floor function among postpartum women who...