"Taken by surprise" - Women's experiences of the first eight weeks after a second degree perineal tear at childbirth.

CONCLUSIONS: Although many women recovered fairly well the first months after a second degree perineal tear at childbirth, it was evident that a substantial number of women were unprepared for the pain and discomfort they experienced. It is apparent that also women with the "minor" perineal tears at childbirth need improved postpartum care with tailored analgesia and improved information, but also check-ups and reassurance of recovery from healthcare professionals. Health care professionals need to identify women with persisting problems so that they can be referred to inpatient care for additional assessments of the injury. PMID: 32454376 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/32454376?dopt=Abstract

Source: Midwifery - May 17, 2020 Category: Midwifery Authors: Lindberg I, Persson M, Nilsson M, Uustal E, Lindqvist M Tags: Midwifery Source Type: research