Objective Pregnancy has been identified as a risk factor for pelvic floor dysfunction(PFD).The aim of this study was to establish primary prevention measures for PFD during pregnancy and reduce the overall incidence o...Objective Pregnancy has been identified as a risk factor for pelvic floor dysfunction(PFD).The aim of this study was to establish primary prevention measures for PFD during pregnancy and reduce the overall incidence of PFD.Methods We assembled a panel of 36 experts,including gynecologists,obstetricians,and physiotherapists.Through surveys and expert meetings,the panel reviewed and assessed the safety and effectiveness of various clinical interventions.Based on expert comments from Round 1,a revised list of 8 clinical interventions was developed and submitted for a second round of expert review.Results A consensus was reached on the importance of implementing prevention measures to protect pelvic floor function during pregnancy.Experts particularly emphasized the significance of health education,weight management,pelvic floor muscle training,respiratory training,overall exercise,physical activity,and perineal massage.Conclusion The expert consensus provides comprehensive clinical measures to safeguard pelvic floor function during pregnancy.This paper represents the initial step toward developing scientific recommendations for pregnant women regarding the primary prevention of PFD.Future research should focus on the implementation of these recommendations in clinical practice.展开更多
基金supported by the National Key Technology R&D Program of China(grant number:2018YFC2002204)National Natural Science Foundation of China(grant number:82171615 and 82101697)+1 种基金Chinese Association of Plastics and Aesthetics(grant number:2020-Z-27)Beijing Natural Science Foundation(grant number:7214263).
文摘Objective Pregnancy has been identified as a risk factor for pelvic floor dysfunction(PFD).The aim of this study was to establish primary prevention measures for PFD during pregnancy and reduce the overall incidence of PFD.Methods We assembled a panel of 36 experts,including gynecologists,obstetricians,and physiotherapists.Through surveys and expert meetings,the panel reviewed and assessed the safety and effectiveness of various clinical interventions.Based on expert comments from Round 1,a revised list of 8 clinical interventions was developed and submitted for a second round of expert review.Results A consensus was reached on the importance of implementing prevention measures to protect pelvic floor function during pregnancy.Experts particularly emphasized the significance of health education,weight management,pelvic floor muscle training,respiratory training,overall exercise,physical activity,and perineal massage.Conclusion The expert consensus provides comprehensive clinical measures to safeguard pelvic floor function during pregnancy.This paper represents the initial step toward developing scientific recommendations for pregnant women regarding the primary prevention of PFD.Future research should focus on the implementation of these recommendations in clinical practice.
