Complications After Childbirth-Related Perineal Trauma up to Six-Weeks Postpartum: A Prospective Cohort Study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To determine the prevalence of perineal wound infection after childbirth-related perineal trauma up to 6 weeks postpartum.

Design

Prospective, multi-centre cohort study.

Setting

Fifty-one UK NHS maternity services.

Population

There were 2021 women who consented to take part and 1213 women who completed their 6-week questionnaire.

Methods

All women aged 16 or over who sustained childbirth-related perineal trauma of any type after spontaneous or assisted vaginal birth were eligible. Medical record review and distribution of questionnaires took place at 6 weeks postpartum.

Main outcome measures

The primary outcome was perineal wound infection within 6 weeks postpartum, determined using medical record data and questionnaire response.

Resu

SUBMITTER: Man R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12678037 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature