What is known about changes in pelvic floor muscle strength and tone in women during the childbirth pathway? A scoping review.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

This scoping review aims to comprehensively explore the existing research on the changes in pelvic floor function that occur throughout the childbirth pathway (antenatal, intrapartum, and postnatal period). Furthermore, it seeks to identify new opportunities and directions for future research in this field. In particular, this review focuses on investigating pelvic floor muscle strength and tone in women during the childbirth pathway.

Methods

The following databases were investigated from their inception: PubMed, OVID, Medline, ScienceDirect, The Cochrane Central Library, Scopus, Web of Science, PEDro, Scholar Google, Embase, and CINHAIL. Literature research was carried out from March to October 2022. Records identified through database searching were imported t

SUBMITTER: Manzotti A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11295251 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature