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OASI is a known risk factor for FI
Age-related long-term effects of vaginal delivery, pregnancy, and sphincter injury on a**l continence: A matched cohort study

Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica | NFOG Women's Health Journal | Wiley Online Library Long-term f***l incontinence was more common and severe after two vaginal deliveries and twice as high following obstetric a**l sphincter injury. An age-related increase in f***l incontinence appeare...

ICM Posters in Lisbon Tuesday, June 16th, 12:30 - 14:00, Pavillion 4.
Please drop by and say hello to fabulous midwife and researcher, Peggy Seehafer 👩‍🏫

She is presenting this poster:
"PA 277: Severe perineal injuries among VBAC women with a low risk pregnancy who opted for a homebirth or in a freestanding midwifery unit in Germany".

All posters in this session can be seen through this link:
https://www.czech-in.org/cmPortalv15/Searchable/icm2026/config/normal #!sessiondetails/0000362400_0

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VAGINAL BIRTH AFTER OASI
The recommendation regarding the safety of VB following OASI should be individualized.
Women following OASI were evaluated using a noninvasive transperineal-US algorithm.
Using our algorithm yields higher vaginal delivery rates without recurrent OASI.
De novo a**l incontinence symptoms were similar following subsequent VB or CS.
Assessing women following OASI using our innovative non-invasive algorithm is feasible.

The safety of vaginal delivery following obstetric a**l sphincter injury- A retrospective pilot study using transperineal ultrasound algorithm Obstetric a**l sphincter injury (OASI) is a severe complication of vaginal delivery (VD) [1,2], which increases the risk of a**l incontinence [1]. Following OASI, the optimal mode of a subsequent delivery is debated. The risk of recurrent OASI in a succeeding VD is about 7% [2], which could increase...

PAIN RELIEF DURING BIRTH
The association between women’s use of HypnoBirthing and maternal labour a**lgesia use and mode of birth: A retrospective propensity score matched study - Australian study

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1871519226000569?via%3Dihub

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EPISIOTOMY AGAINST OASI
In nulliparous women with spontaneous vaginal delivery and a prolonged second stage (≥ 3 h), episiotomy was not associated with a reduced risk of OASIS, even when the second stage exceeded 4 h. Our findings support existing guidelines that advocate against routine episiotomy in this population.

Episiotomy and the risk of obstetric a**l sphincter injury in nulliparous women with a prolonged second stage - Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics Purpose This study aimed to evaluate whether episiotomy reduces obstetric a**l sphincter injuries (OASIS) rates in nulliparous women with a second stage of labor lasting ≥ 3 h. Methods This retrospective study focused on nulliparous women at ≥ 36 weeks of gestation with singleton pregnan...

EDA & PERINEAL INJURIES
"EDA modestly increased low-grade perineal tears but reduced OASI risk"
https://obgyn.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/ijgo.70578

The socioeconomic burden of pelvic floor disorders -
Does it help to balance health against financial considerations?

Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica | NFOG Women's Health Journal | Wiley Online Library Pelvic floor disorders can have a negative influence on a woman's well-being, quality of life, working ability, and sexual function and also prevent many women from participating in recreational acti...

Our daily focus - women's health
"Occurrence of wound infections after perineal tears and perineal assessment in postpartum care: A prospective cohort study"

Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica | NFOG Women's Health Journal | Wiley Online Library Perineal wound infections requiring medical intervention were rare. Half of the participants had their tears inspected at the 6-week follow-up, while many who were not preferred an assessment. Our da...

MAY 28, 2026 · INTERNATIONAL DAY OF ACTION FOR WOMEN’S HEALTH
https://may28.org

Matching our webinar on 2nd July 4 pm CEST
Speaker: Dr Peter Majinge, OBGYN, Head of the Fistula Unit and FIGO Training Centre in CCBRT Hospital in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. https://my.gynzone.com/webinars/165-fistula-why-does-it-appear-and-how-do-we-repair

Tomorrow, we join the global community in marking the International Day to End Obstetric Fistula and renewing our commitment to ensuring every woman and girl has access to safe, dignified and equitable maternal healthcare.

This year’s theme, “Her Health Is a Right: Invest to End Fistula and Childbirth Injuries,” highlights the urgent need for continued awareness, advocacy and investment to end obstetric fistula worldwide.

We invite FIGO Fellows, partners and supporters to share how you are recognising IDEOF 2026 within your communities and institutions — whether through awareness events, advocacy activities, educational workshops, patient stories, photos or videos highlighting local efforts to end fistula and childbirth injuries.

Please share your activities on social media during the week leading up to 23 May and tag FIGO so we can amplify and reshare selected content across our channels.

Together, we can build momentum, raise awareness and support the collective action needed to end fistula and improve the lives of women and girls everywhere.

Read more: https://www.figo.org/news/join-us-mark-international-day-end-obstetric-fistula

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