Mechanisms of Pelvic Floor Trauma During Vaginal Delivery

Delivery is a crucial event in a woman’s life, a landmark in personal fulfillment and biological affirmation. Nevertheless, the physical consequences of vaginal childbirth are important and may vary from mild subclinical conditions to significant severe pathologies either immediately or in the long term. Systematic, exact research has focused on the main risks for pelvic floor damage, providing a theoretical background that can help to eliminate all avoidable damage, aid early detection, define the extent of the effects, and promptly cure these conditions.