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A clinical study of the rate of episiotomy and perineal outcomes after delivery

by Phat Prapawichar

Title:

A clinical study of the rate of episiotomy and perineal outcomes after delivery

Author(s):

Phat Prapawichar

Issued date:

2016

Publisher:

Assumption University Press

Citation:

ABAC Journal 36, 1 (January - June 2016), 100-107

Abstract:

Episiotomy is widely performed as a 'routine' procedure during childbirth. The potential benefits for the use of the episiotomy include the prevention of severe perineal lacerations and pelvic floor relaxation. Evidently, episiotomy procedure may increase the likelihood of severe perineal pain, healing outcomes, and third or fourth degree tears. In spite of all these factors this procedure still remains a clinical practice and as part of normal delivery. The aim of this study was to investigate the rate of episiotomy and perineal outcomes after normal delivery. This cross-sectional study was conducted using a self-administered survey and chart review in two government hospitals located in Bangkok, Thailand. Anonymous patient's data of 400 women was analyzed using descriptive statistics. The results revealed 80% of women received episiotomy. 2.2% of women who had episiotomy experienced a severe perineal laceration, compared to those who delivered without episiotomy. Perineal pain appears to be highest (90.94%) in women who had episiotomy than those who had spontaneous delivery without episiotomy (70%). Therefore, restrictive use of this procedure should be recommended to reduce complications and increase comfort for women after delivery.

Subject(s):

ABAC Journal
ABAC Journal -- 2016

Keyword(s):

Birth interventions
Episiotomy
Perineal
Delivery
Vaginal birth

Resource type:

Journal Article

Extent:

8 pages

Type:

Text

File type:

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Language:

eng

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Rights holder(s):

Assumption University

URI:

http://repository.au.edu/handle/6623004553/18848
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Copyright © Assumption University.
All Rights Reserved.

Contact Us

The St. Gabriel's Library   
Hua Mak Campus  
Ramkhamhaeng 24, Hua Mak  
Bangkok Thailand 10240  
Tel.: (662) 3004543-62 Ext. 3402  
Fax.: (662) 7191544  
E-Mail Library : library@au.edu  


The Cathedral of Learning Library
Suvarnabhumi Campus
Bang Na-Trad Km. 26 Bangsaothong
Samuthprakarn Thailand 10540
Tel.: (662) 7232024, 7232025
Fax.: (662) 7191544
E-Mail Library : library@au.edu
 

 

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