Publications by authors named "Geovani Valtierra-Gil"
Associations with perineal trauma during childbirth at home and in health facilities in indigenous municipalities in southern Mexico: a cross-sectional cluster survey.
Abraham de Jesús-García Sergio Paredes-Solís Geovani Valtierra-Gil Felipe Rene Serrano-de Los Santos Belén Madeline Sánchez-Gervacio
BMC Pregnancy Childbirth
May 2018
Article Synopsis
- The study examined perineal tears and episiotomies during vaginal births among women in southern Mexico, focusing on the impact of traditional midwives.
- The research found that a significant majority of indigenous women gave birth at home, with a notable percentage reporting perineal trauma.
- Key factors influencing the risk of perineal trauma included the type of delivery attendant, with traditional midwives associated with a lower risk compared to hospital settings.