Background Most vaginal births are associated with trauma to the genital tract. The morbidity
associated with perineal trauma can be significant, especially when it comes to third‐and …

Background Third‐and fourth‐degree tears are associated with significant pain, discomfort
and impact on quality of life and intimate relationships. Australian women experience …

This up-to-date, comprehensive and consolidated guideline on essential intrapartum care
brings together new and existing WHO recommendations that, when delivered as a …

Background Some research exists on the effect of non-pharmacological approaches for
labor pain relief. However, there is limited information about effectiveness of breathing …

Objective: The associations between duration of second stage of labor, pushing time and
risk of adverse neonatal outcomes are not fully established. Therefore, we aimed to examine …

Aims The terminology of obstetric pelvic floor disorders should be defined and reported as
part of a wider clinically oriented consensus. Methods This Report combines the input of …

Introduction Most women who give birth for the first time experience some form of perineal
trauma. Second‐degree tears contribute to long‐term consequences for women and are a …

Dystocia (abnormally slow or protracted labor) accounts for 25% to 55% of primary cesarean
deliveries. The latent phase of labor begins with onset of regular, painful contractions and …

Both nationally and internationally, midwives' practices during the second stage of labour
vary. A midwife's practice can be influenced by education and cultural practices but …

Objective: to evaluate the impact of the implementation of evidence-based practices on
normal delivery care. Method: quasi-experimental, before-and-after intervention study …