Maternal role and bonding implications of postpartum pelvic floor symptoms: a quantitative and qualitative investigation

Key Points

• This research aims to explore the relationship between postpartum pelvic floor symptomatology and maternal well-being and bonding.
• Mixed methods design incorporating both quantitative and qualitative approaches
• Assessment of maternal role adjustment and bonding through surveys
• Evaluation of physical health considerations related to pelvic floor symptoms
• Postpartum pelvic floor symptoms linked to challenges in maternal role adjustment
• Significant association found between pelvic floor issues and maternal-child bonding
• Overall, symptoms negatively impacted maternal wellbeing during the postpartum period

Abstract