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Obstetric practice and the prevalence of urinary incontinence three months after delivery
BJOG An International Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology · 1996 · Vol. 103(2) · pp. 154–161
Peter Wilson✉(University of Otago)R. M. Herbison(University of Otago)Peter Herbison(University of Otago)
Abstract
Adverse risk factors for urinary incontinence at three months postpartum are vaginal delivery, obesity and multiparity (> or = 5). Caesarean section and daily antenatal PFE appear to be protective, although not completely so.
Pelvic floor disorders treatmentsMaternal and Perinatal Health InterventionsMedicineUrinary incontinenceCaesarean sectionObstetricsOdds ratioVaginal deliveryConfidence intervalPregnancyGynecologyCaesarean delivery
MeSH terms
AdolescentAdultCesarean SectionExercise TherapyFemaleHumansMiddle AgedObesityParityPregnancyPuerperal DisordersRegression AnalysisRisk FactorsUrinary IncontinenceDelivery, Obstetric
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- Health Research Council of New Zealand
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BMJ · 1984 · 428 citations
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