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Table 4 Distribution of post partum physical problems according to parityα

From: An exploratory study to evaluate the utility of an adapted Mother Generated Index (MGI) in assessment of postpartum quality of life in India

 

Primi (n = 92)

Multi (n = 103)

Acute Post Partum Physical Complications (%)

Inability to pass urine

0 (0)

0.4(0.0–6.6)

Excessive bleeding

2.7(0.6–10.9)

3.5(2.6–4.6)

Need to remove placenta in OT or stitching in OT

1.3(0.1–17.1)

0(0)

Others

0.7(0.0–10.3)

0.4(0.0–6.6)

No complication

95.3(82.4–98.9)

95.7(91.5–97.8)

Subacute/Chronic Post Partum Physical Problems (%)*

Painful Perineum μ (n = 136)

17.0 (8.9–30.0)

0.9 (0.0–16.4)

Fever

2.6 (0.1–36.4)

2.9 (0.3–23.9)

Infection from cut/torn perineum π (n = 100)

2.3 (0.2–19.6)

8.6 (1.3–39.8)

Pain at the site of CS γ (n = 59)

18.2 (5.6–45.4)

3.9 (0.2–42.3)

Infection at the site CS γ (n = 59)

0 (0)

3.2 (1.6–6.4)

Urinary incontinence

0.5 (0.0–8.3)

0 (0)

Bowel Problems

7.5 (2.3–21.8)

1.1 (0.1–17.6)

Sore nipple/breast tenderness

8.7 (1.7–33.9)

0 (0)

Breast infection

3.9 (0.6–21.5)

0.4 (0.0–6.6)

Physical Exhaustion, tiredness

9.4 (3.7–21.9)

1.3 (0.1–17.6)

Back pain

10.9 (3.9–26.6)

5.9 (1.7–18.0)

Painful Intercourse δ (n = 92)

4.7 (0.3–47.8)

0 (0)

Inability to do routine duties

9.2 (1.5–39.5)

0 (0)

Relation with partner

0.7 (0.0–10.3)

1.9 (0.1–26.4)

  1. αData is presented as cluster adjusted mean (95% CI) or percentage (95% CI) taking into account South Delhi's demographics
  2. *Reported as a "major problem for more than 7 days" in %
  3. μSubjects who had a vaginal delivery
  4. πSubjects who had episiotomy or suturing of tear
  5. γ Subjects who had a cesarean section
  6. δ Subjects who had resumed sexual relations since the birth of the baby