High birth weight is the main risk factor for birth injuries to the anal sphincter muscles of the person giving birth, according to a study at the University of Gothenburg. This new method for predicting the risks could improve care and reduce injuries.
Five percent of women giving birth to their first child in Sweden sustain birth injuries in the form of obstetric anal sphincter injuries (OASI), affecting the muscles responsible for controlling gas and bowel movements. These injuries can…
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