Female urinary incontinence in middle-aged women in four hospitals in Northern Italy: A multicentre prevalence study.

Urinary Incontinence (UI) has been identified as a health priority by the World Health Organization. Despite being a widely discussed topic, UI remains an underrecognized condition: affected individuals often refrain from reporting it due to its status as a socially sensitive topic and a source of embarrassment. UI exhibits a markedly higher prevalence in the female population compared to males and significantly diminishes the quality of life for those affected.

Effects of flexible sacrum position at birth on maternal and neonatal outcomes: A retrospective cohort study.

Objective: To examine the differences in both maternal and neonatal outcomes between flexible and non-flexible sacrum positions at birth.

Methods: A descriptive, cross-sectional, retrospective study was carried out on a sample of low-risk pregnant women. Univariate and multivariate logistic regressions and multivariate linear regressions were conducted to estimate the association between our discrete or continuous variables of interest.

Identification of Socio-demographic and Psychological Factors Affecting Women's Propensity to Breastfeed: An Italian Cohort.

Exclusive breastfeeding until 6 months postpartum is a World Health Organization objective and benefits have been demonstrated for both mother and infant. It is important to clarify which factors influence breastfeeding intentions. Our objective was to assess and identify socio-demographic and psychological factors associated with breastfeeding intention in a sample of pregnant Italian women.