This study was undertaken to compare maternal outcomes at2years postpartum after planned cesarean section and planned vaginal birth for the single ton fetus in breech pre-sentation at term.In selected cente rs in the Term Breech Trial,mothers completed a structur ed questionnaire at 2or more years postpartumto determine t heir health in the pre-vious 3to 6months.A total of 917of 1159(79.1%)mothers from 85centers completed a f ollow -up question-naire at 2years postpartum.There we re no differences between groups in breast feeding,re lationship with child or partner,pain,subsequent pregnancy,incontinence,de-pression,urinary,menstrual or sexual problems,fatigue,or distressing memories of the birth experience.Planned cesarean section was associated with a higher risk of con-stipation(P =.02).Maternal outcomes at 2years post-partum are similar after planned cesarean section and planned vaginal birth for the single ton breech fetus at term.
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