摘要
This study was undertaken to compare maternal outcomes at2years postpartum after planned cesarean section and planned vaginal birth for the single ton fetus in breech pre-sentation at term.In selected cente rs in the Term Breech Trial,mothers completed a structur ed questionnaire at 2or more years postpartumto determine t heir health in the pre-vious 3to 6months.A total of 917of 1159(79.1%)mothers from 85centers completed a f ollow -up question-naire at 2years postpartum.There we re no differences between groups in breast feeding,re lationship with child or partner,pain,subsequent pregnancy,incontinence,de-pression,urinary,menstrual or sexual problems,fatigue,or distressing memories of the birth experience.Planned cesarean section was associated with a higher risk of con-stipation(P =.02).Maternal outcomes at 2years post-partum are similar after planned cesarean section and planned vaginal birth for the single ton breech fetus at term.
This study was undertaken to compare maternal outcomes at2years postpartum after planned cesarean section and planned vaginal birth for the single ton fetus in breech pre-sentation at term.In selected cente rs in the Term Breech Trial,mothers completed a structur ed questionnaire at 2or more years postpartumto determine t heir health in the pre-vious 3to 6months.A total of 917of 1159(79.1%)mothers from 85centers completed a f ollow -up question-naire at 2years postpartum.There we re no differences between groups in breast feeding,re lationship with child or partner,pain,subsequent pregnancy,incontinence,de-pression,urinary,menstrual or sexual problems,fatigue,or distressing memories of the birth experience.Planned cesarean section was associated with a higher risk of con-stipation(P =.02).Maternal outcomes at 2years post-partum are similar after planned cesarean section and planned vaginal birth for the single ton breech fetus at term.