Postnatal perineal wound assessment study
Part of Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study looks at how midwives assess perineal tears (tears or cuts in the area between the vagina and anus) after a vaginal birth. It aims to improve care for women like you who have had a straightforward tear and a healthy baby.
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Who can take part
- You had a vaginal birth in the last 10 days
- You have a mild tear (first or second degree) or had an episiotomy (a small cut to help with birth)
- Your baby is healthy and not in the neonatal intensive care unit
- You are 18 years or older
- You speak English
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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