Prevalence and risk factors for pelvic floor disorders during early and late pregnancy in a cohort of Austrian women.
Barbara Bodner-AdlerOliver KimbergerThomas LamlKsenia HalpernClara BeitlWolfgang UmekKlaus BodnerPublished in: Archives of gynecology and obstetrics (2019)
Our results demonstrate that pelvic floor-related quality of life during pregnancy is a prevalent condition which is strongly affected by the expectant mother's weight as well as her family history. In addition, women with multiple pregnancies seem to be at increased risk.