Early physiotherapy after episiotomy for better recovery
Part of Kidney & urinary, Mental health, Pain, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study tests whether starting physiotherapy early after a childbirth-related cut (episiotomy) can help with pain, pelvic floor function, sexual health, and overall quality of life.
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Who can take part
- You had a straightforward first-time vaginal birth with a baby facing head-down
- You are a woman between 18 and 40 years old
- You had a mediolateral episiotomy (a cut made sideways from the vagina) without complications
- You are willing to start physiotherapy early after giving birth
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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