The Impact of Mode of Birth, and Episiotomy, on Postpartum Sexual Function in the Medium- and Longer-Term: An Integrative Systematic Review
- Resource Type
- Authors
- Anne-Marie Fanshawe; Ank De Jonge; Nicole Ginter; Lea Takács; Hannah G. Dahlen; Morris A. Swertz; Lilian L. Peters
- Source
- Fanshawe, A-M, de Jonge, A, Ginter, N, Takács, L, Dahlen, H G, Swertz, M A & Peters, L L 2023, ' The Impact of Mode of Birth, and Episiotomy, on Postpartum Sexual Function in the Medium-and Longer-Term : An Integrative Systematic Review ', International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, vol. 20, no. 7, 5252 . https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph20075252
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 20(7):5252. MDPI AG
- Subject
- Health, Toxicology and Mutagenesis
Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health
delivery
obstetric
pregnancy
sexual behaviour
sexual health
physiological
postpartum period
mothers
midwifery
- Language
- ISSN
- 1660-4601
1661-7827
(1) Background: Sexual function can be affected up to and beyond 18 months postpartum, with some studies suggesting that spontaneous vaginal birth results in less sexual dysfunction. This review examined the impact of mode of birth on sexual function in the medium- (≥6 months and