The postnatal effects of perineal trauma on maternal psychological and emotional wellbeing: A longitudinal study

CONCLUSIONS: OASI, whilst associated with traumatic birth and some early parenting impacts, may not be linked to general negative psychological outcomes when specialist routine follow-up care is provided. Psychological impacts for women with episiotomy may merit further input than currently provided. Consideration should be given with regards to widening the access to postnatal perineal care by extending the criteria for specialist follow up beyond those sustaining OASI.PMID:38320435 | DOI:10.1016/j.ejogrb.2024.01.035
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