scholarly journals Differences in Inter-Rectus Distance and Abdominopelvic Function between Nulliparous, Primiparous and Multiparous Women

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (23) ◽  
pp. 12396
Author(s):  
Mercè Balasch-Bernat ◽  
Sofía Pérez-Alenda ◽  
Juan J. Carrasco ◽  
Begoña Valls-Donderis ◽  
Lirios Dueñas ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Muscle Function ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Postpartum Women ◽  
Abdominal Muscles ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Nulliparous Women ◽  
Multiparous Women ◽  
Ultrasound Assessment ◽  
Primiparous Women

Widening of the inter-rectus distance (IRD) is highly prevalent among postpartum women and can lead to dysfunction of abdominopelvic muscles. The aim of this study was to evaluate the differences in IRD and abdominopelvic function between nulliparous, primiparous and multiparous women. A cross-sectional study was conducted on 75 women (25 nulliparous, 25 primiparous and 25 multiparous at 6 months postpartum). The participants underwent ultrasound assessment under three conditions (at rest, abdominal draw-in maneuver (ADIM) and curl-up) at two locations (2 cm above and 2 cm below the umbilicus). Furthermore, abdominopelvic muscle function was determined by prone, supine and side bridge tests. In all conditions and locations, the IRD were significantly higher (p < 0.05) in the primiparous and multiparous women than in the nulliparous. The multiparous women presented greater (p > 0.05) IRD at rest and during ADIM compared to the primiparous women. Regarding abdominopelvic muscle function, differences were only significant (p < 0.05) between the nulliparous with primiparous women in prone and supine conditions. These findings suggest that parity influences IRD: women at 6 months postpartum present greater IRD compared to nulliparous women; multiparous women present greater IRD at rest and during the activation of deep abdominal muscles than primiparous women; and primiparous women exhibit worse abdominopelvic muscle function than nulliparous women.

scholarly journals Discrimination by parity is a prerequisite for assessing induction of labour outcome – cross-sectional study

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Branko Denona ◽  
Michael Foley ◽  
Rhona Mahony ◽  
Michael Robson
Keyword(s):  
Caesarean Section ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Induction Of Labour ◽  
Previous Caesarean Section ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Nulliparous Women ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Multiparous Women ◽  
Group 3

Abstract Background To demonstrate that studies on induction of labour should be analyzed by parity as there is a significant difference in the labour outcome among induced nulliparous and multiparous women. Methods Obstetric outcome, specifically caesarean section rates, among induced term nulliparous and multiparous women without a previous caesarean section were analyzed in this cross-sectional study using the Robson 10 group classification for the year 2016. Results In the total number of 8851 women delivered in 2016, the caesarean section rates among nulliparous women in spontaneous and induced labour, Robson groups 1 and 2A, were 7.84% (151/1925) and 32.63% (437/1339) respectively and among multiparous (excluding those women with a previous caesarean section), Robson group 3 and 4A were 1%(24/2389) and 4.37% (44/1005), respectively. Pre labour caesarean rates for nulliparous and multiparous women, Robson groups 2B and 4B (Robson M, Fetal Matern Med Rev, 12; 23–39, 2001) were 3.91% (133/3397) and 2.86% (100/3494), of the respective single cephalic cohort at term. Conclusion The data suggests that studies on induction of labour should be analyzed by parity as there is a significant difference between nulliparous and multiparous women.

Pelvic floor muscle function and EMG in nulliparous women of different ages: a cross-sectional study

Climacteric ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 21 (5) ◽  
pp. 462-466 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. A. S. Bocardi ◽  
V. S. Pereira-Baldon ◽  
C. H. J. Ferreira ◽  
M. A. Avila ◽  
A. C. S. Beleza ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pelvic Floor ◽  
Muscle Function ◽  
Pelvic Floor Muscle ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Pelvic Floor Muscle Function ◽  
Nulliparous Women ◽  
Different Ages

scholarly journals Discrimination by parity is a prerequisite for assessing induction of labour outcome – cross-sectional study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Branko Denona ◽  
Michael Foley ◽  
Rhona Mahony ◽  
Michael Robson
Keyword(s):  
Caesarean Section ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Induction Of Labour ◽  
Previous Caesarean Section ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Nulliparous Women ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Multiparous Women ◽  
Group 3

Abstract Background: To demonstrate that studies on induction of labour should be analyzed by parity as there is a significant difference in the labour outcome among induced nulliparous and multiparous women Methods: Obstetric outcome, specifically caesarean section rates, among induced term nulliparous and multiparous women without a previous caesarean section were analyzed in this cross-sectional study [BD1] using the Robson 10 group classification2 for the year 2016.Results: In the total number of 8851 women delivered in 2016[BD2] , the caesarean section rates among nulliparous women in spontaneous and induced labour, Robson groups 1 and 2A, were 7.8% (151/1925) and 32.6% (437/1339) respectively and among multiparous (excluding those women with a previous caesarean section), Robson group 3 and 4A were 1%(24/2389) and 4.4% (44/1005), respectively. Pre labour caesarean rates for nulliparous and multiparous women, Robson groups 2B and 4B2 were 3.9% (133/3397) and 2.8% (100/3494), of the respective single cephalic cohort at term.Conclusion: The data suggests that studies on induction of labour should be analyzed by parity as there is a significant difference between nulliparous and multiparous women.

Coital Incontinence and Vaginal Symptoms and the Relationship to Pelvic Floor Muscle Function in Primiparous Women at 12 Months Postpartum: A Cross-Sectional Study

2015 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 994-1003 ◽  
Author(s):  
Merete Kolberg Tennfjord ◽  
Gunvor Hilde ◽  
Jette Stær-Jensen ◽  
Franziska Siafarikas ◽  
Marie Ellström Engh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pelvic Floor ◽  
Muscle Function ◽  
Pelvic Floor Muscle ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Coital Incontinence ◽  
Vaginal Symptoms ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Primiparous Women

scholarly journals Factors associated with early resumption of sexual intercourse among women during extended postpartum period in Northwest Ethiopia: a cross sectional study

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Birye Dessalegn Mekonnen
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Health ◽  
Sexual Activity ◽  
Sexual Intercourse ◽  
Postnatal Care ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Northwest Ethiopia ◽  
Postpartum Women ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional

Abstract Background Postpartum sexual health and practice need to be integrated in the current maternal healthcare services to address sexual health problems. However, postpartum sexual practice has received little attention, and was not often discussed by healthcare providers during prenatal and postnatal care. Thus, this study was aimed to assess early resumption of sexual intercourse and associated factors among postpartum women in Gondar city, Northwest Ethiopia. Methods A community based cross-sectional study was conducted from January 20 to February 20, 2020. A systematic random sampling technique was used to select 634 postpartum women. A pretested, structured and interviewer-administered questionnaire was used to collect data. Data were entered into Epi Info 7.2.2 and exported to SPSS version 20 for analysis. Bivariable and multivariable logistic regressions analysis were done. Variables with p- value of < 0.05 were considered as statistically significant. Results The magnitude of early resumption of sexual intercourse after childbirth was found to be 26.9% (95% CI: 23.2, 30.8). Urban resident (AOR = 6.12, 95% CI: 2.41, 15.66), parity of one (AOR = 2.26, 95% CI: 1.66, 7.78), husband demand (AOR = 2.66, 95% CI: 1.72, 4.11), postnatal care (AOR = 1.45, 95% CI: 1.06, 2.18) and use of family planning (AOR = 2.72, 95% CI: 1.51, 3.43) were factors significantly associated with early resumption of sexual intercourse. Conclusion The study found that more than one fourth of women had resumed sexual intercourse within six weeks of following childbirth. The finding of this study suggests the need of integrating discussions of postpartum sexual activity into routine prenatal, intrapartum and postnatal care with collaborative effort of policy makers, program planners, health care providers and other stakeholders. Moreover, spousal communication on postpartum sexual activity should be encouraged.

scholarly journals Assessment Low Back Pain and Sleep Quality among Pregnant Women: Cross Sectional Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 1037-1042
Author(s):  
M. Jamaluddin ◽  
Widiyaningsih Widiyaningsih ◽  
Dwi Kustriyanti
Keyword(s):  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Sleep Quality ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Abdominal Muscles ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional

During pregnancy there are physiological and psychological changes that can cause discomfort such as leg cramps, difficulty breathing, back pain, depression, anxiety and sleep disorders. The prevalence of low back pain is around 60-80% which can lead to strain on the ligaments and fatigue in the abdominal muscles, as well as balance disorders. This will lead to disruption of activities during pregnancy, such as difficulty walking and sleep disturbances. To assess low back pain and sleep quality among pregnant women: cross sectional study. Cross-sectional data were collected by 37 pregnant women with inclusion criteria were third trimester pregnant women, willing to be a respondent, with normal blood pressure, and have not received any medication related sleep disorder. They completed the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) and Rolland-Morris Disability Questionaire (RDQ), statistical analysis was conducted using Pearson Correlation Product Moment. Research was conducted in Semarang and Kudus. Sleep quality among pregnant women demonstrated significanly poor overall sleep quality with PSQI score (mean 8.70 ± 3.511) and RDQ score (mean 8.97 ± 6.414). There was moderate correlation between low back pain with sleep quality (r correlation = 0.558). Low back pain have correlation to increase or decrease sleep quality among preganant women. 

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