British journal of obstetrics and gynaecology
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Br J Obstet Gynaecol · Jan 1994
Pudendal nerve damage during labour: prospective study before and after childbirth.
To establish the effect of childbirth on pudendal nerve function and identify obstetric factors associated with such damage. ⋯ Vaginal delivery, particularly the first, results in significant pelvic floor tissue stretching and pudendal nerve damage. Women who have a caesarean section during labour may also be at risk of pudendal nerve damage. The process of labour and vaginal delivery can both cause pudendal nerve damage which may be asymmetrical in extent.