Determinants of vaginal-perinatal integrity and pelvic floor functioning in childbirth

Article Abstract:

Some risk factors for severe vaginal-perineal tears may be predicted before childbirth. Researchers assessed the risk of 459 women who had not born children before of acquiring vaginal-perineal tears during childbirth by measuring pelvic floor strength and assessing personal, pregnancy, and labor information. Women who were unemployed and who spent less time in the pushing stage were much more likely to sustain tears in the upper vagina. These women may have had poor prepregnancy nutrition. Tears from vagina to rectum resulted more from the doctor's actions than from the patient and should be preventable.

Injuries, Complications and side effects, Perineum, Childbirth, Delivery (Childbirth), Pelvis, Pelvic muscles

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Early identification of mild traumatic brain injury in female victims of domestic violence

Article Abstract:

Many abused women may have traumatic brain injury, according to a survey of 51 women. Thirty percent reported at least one episode of loss of consciousness and two-thirds reported problems that could be caused by brain injury. These included headache, dizziness, memory loss, difficulty concentrating, depression, visual problems, neck pain, and seizures.

Causes of, Brain, Brain injuries

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Intimate partner violence and adverse pregnancy outcomes: a population-based study

Article Abstract:

A pregnant woman who is physically abused may experience uterine hemorrhage, fetal growth restriction, and fetal death, according to a study of 4,750 pregnant women. Fear of physical violence did not cause any adverse effects on the woman or her baby. One percent of the women were physically abused during pregnancy.

Legal issues & crime, Crimes against, Pregnant women

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