This report presents results of a comparison perineal muscle function between antepartum and postpartum measurements in a cohort of women with different perineal conditions after childbirth. Data were ...

Feeling a little – or a lot – sore after labor and delivery? It's totally normal – and honestly, kind of unavoidable. Between pushing, possible tearing, and just the sheer marathon of labor, your ...

An itchy perineum is usually nothing to worry about, but if OTC treatments don’t have an effect, it may be time to talk with a doctor. Share on Pinterest 124205696 ER Productions Limited/Getty Images ...

As you prepare to give birth, you might take a childbirth class, practice patterned breathing, and pack a hospital bag. You might also consider starting to massage your perineum — the area of skin ...

Question: I have a small cut on my perineum which never seems to heal and can be quite sore when wiping after the toilet. I am not sure when it first arose – it has been there for about a year – but ...

The perineal outcomes of 102 study subjects are summarized in Table 1. Of the 10 women receiving episiotomies, two were done at the parturient's request (one request made because of the patient's fear ...