02 September 2018 02 Sep 2018

Perineal trauma: A women's health and wellbeing issue

Perineal trauma and its consequences are important areas for women's health and wellbeing. Many women throughout the world will sustain some degree of perineal and vaginal injury during childbirth. Perineal trauma is associated with significant short and long-term health problems that have significant negative effects on women's wellbeing and quality of life. Therefore, it is essential that midwives who provide care and support to women during the childbirth continuum are educated and trained to provide the best care possible based on the most current up-to-date evidence. This article will give an overview of current evidence for perineal care during the childbirth continuum.