Risk factors for obstetric anal sphincter injury among nulliparous of advanced maternal age.

Raanan Meyer Gabriel Levin

Published in: The journal of maternal-fetal & neonatal medicine : the official journal of the European Association of Perinatal Medicine, the Federation of Asia and Oceania Perinatal Societies, the International Society of Perinatal Obstetricians (2022)

Epidural anesthesia is the only modifiable risk factor and is protective against OASI among nulliparous AMA women. Birthweight and hypertensive disorders are also independent predictors of OASI in this population.

Keyphrases

pregnancy outcomes
pregnant women
risk factors
polycystic ovary syndrome
blood pressure
birth weight
gestational age
spinal cord
high grade
cervical cancer screening
type diabetes
physical activity
adipose tissue
spinal cord injury
weight gain