Mothers and midwives perceptions of birthing position and perineal trauma: An exploratory study

Diorgu, Faith C.; Steen, Mary P.; Keeling, June J.; Mason-Whitehead, Elizabeth

Abstract

Background
Studies have associated lithotomy position during childbirth with negative consequences and increased risk of perineal injuries.

Aims
To identify prevalence rates of different birthing position and episiotomy and to explore the differences in perspectives of mothers and midwives about birthing positions and perineal trauma.

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Publication Date: 2016-12
• Deposit Date: May 30, 2023
• Journal: Women and Birth
• Print ISSN: 1871-5192
• Publisher: Elsevier
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 29
• Issue: 6
• Pages: 518-523
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wombi.2016.05.002
• Keywords: Maternity and Midwifery; Obstetrics and Gynecology
• Additional Information: This article is maintained by: Elsevier; Article Title: Mothers and midwives perceptions of birthing position and perineal trauma: An exploratory study; Journal Title: Women and Birth; CrossRef DOI link to publisher maintained version: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wombi.2016.05.002; Content Type: article; Copyright: © 2016 Australian College of Midwives. Published by Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.