Healthcare Professionals

A collection of resources and research papers for healthcare professionals

PDF Downloads:

The Impact of Severe Perineal Trauma on a Woman’s Relationship with her Child: A Hidden Consequence

Maternal and neonatal trauma during forceps and vacuum delivery must not be overlooked

Maternal and Neonatal Trauma following Operative Delivery

The GP’s role in supporting women with anal incontinence after childbirth injury

Which elements were significant in reducing obstetric anal sphincter injury? A prospective follow-up study

Anal Incontinence after OASI Study

The Social Psychological Emotional Morbidity and Adjustment Techniques for Women with Anal Incontinence following Obstetric Anal Sphincter Injury

RCOG Green Top Guideline The Management of Third and Fourth Degree Perineal Tears

RCOG OASI CARE BUNDLE 

2013_05 – Patterns of Maternity Care in English NHS Hospitals 2011-12

Maternal Request Caesarean Section: a report into the variances in practice and procedure across NHS Trusts in the UK

Powerpoint Downloads:

General Practice perspective on OASI

OASI Midwive’s Perspective

Physiotherapy Support for Women after OASI

Reducing OASI – PEACHES Care

Sex after Perineal Trauma

External Links:

RCGP Learning: Anal Incontinence in Women with Previous Childbirth Injury

https://elearning.rcgp.org.uk/analincontinence

Please note that the course is available free to all with an eLearning account. Individuals can register for a free account here

Know your Floors Training Package
Do you treat postnatal patients? Are you confident in screening and advising on physical and mental health issues? The Postnatal Care Guide is an online course with short videos containing evidence-based information on:

Professional Roles and Responsibilities
Important postnatal topics, such as medication when breast feeding, baby loss and contraception
Postnatal Physical Health
Postnatal Mental Health
Infant Feeding

https://www.fourteenfish.com/knowyourfloors/subscribe

IUGA – Your Pelvic Floor Resources: patient stories, health topics, find a provider:

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My Health London – Your body’s journey: During Pregnancy and After Birth. Video resources for women and healthcare professionals:

https://myhealth.london.nhs.uk/maternity/pelvic-health-wellbeing

Video Resources:

This video from Australia demonstrates what an antenatal discussion informing women about the risks of OASI before they give birth looks like:

Vaginal Pessaries: Patient Education Video:

Listening to Women after a Birth Injury – a Psychiatrist’s Perspective. Dr Rebecca Moore – Co-founder of the Make Birth Better Charity: