Analysis of pelvic floor musculature function during pregnancy and postpartum: a cohort study: (a prospective cohort study to assess the PFMS by perineometry and digital vaginal palpation during pregnancy and following vaginal or caesarean childbirth).

Aim: To compare the measurements of women's pelvic floor musculature strength (PFMS) during pregnancy and postpartum period.

Background: Pregnancy and childbirth can have an influence on the muscles and pelvic floor and can cause morbidities of women's genito-urinary tract.

Design: A prospective cohort study.