Main description:

This book aims to address all degrees of perineal trauma as well as interventions to reduce the risk of their occurrence and management of future pregnancies . Perineal trauma affects a significant number of women worldwide every year. The inadequate assessment and management of perineal trauma can cause significant complications to women at a very critical time of their life. These can consequently lead to serious long-term problems.

Contents:

Perineal Trauma: A Historical And International Perspective.- Anatomy and Physiology of the pelvic floor.- Perineal mapping.- Risk factors for Perineal Trauma.- Intrapartum Interventions and Risk of Perineal Trauma.- Assessment and Postnatal Management of Genital Tract Trauma.- The Role of Imaging in assessing Perineal Trauma.- Perineal Trauma and its impact on Women's Health.- Perineal Trauma and Pelvic Floor Muscle Training.- Management of Perineal Trauma Complications: The Role of the MDT.- Role of Training to reduce Perineal Trauma at an Organisational Level.