Perineal trauma at the time of vaginal delivery is common, and when the anal sphincter is included, these injuries can be associated with additional morbidity including incontinence, pelvic pain and sexual dysfunction. Techniques studied include hands-on vs hands-off, perineal massage, warm compresses, Ritgen maneuver, and others. It is unclear if a hands-on technique decreases the incidence of perineal trauma compared to a hands-off technique
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Incidence of Perineal laceration - any degree
Timeframe: at the time of delivery