Acute Pain Management After Vaginal Delivery With Perineal Tears or Episiotomy

Obstetric Anesthesia Digest 2026

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Authors: Xavier Luxey, Adrien Lemoine, Geertrui Dewinter, GP Joshi, Camille Le Ray, J Raeder, M. Van de Velde, Marie‐Pierre Bonnet, PROSPECT Working Group of the European Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Therapy
DOI: 10.1097/01.aoa.0001178512.57331.70
Cited by: 0
References: 7

Abstract

( Reg Anesth Pain Med . 2025;50:503–513. doi:10.1136/rapm-2024-105478) Vaginal birth (VB) is the most common delivery method worldwide, accounting for 80% of deliveries. Many women experience acute postpartum pain, mainly when perineal trauma such as episiotomy or tears occurs. This discomfort can hinder maternal self-care, breastfeeding, and bonding with the newborn. It may also increase the risk of persistent pain and postpartum depression. Unlike cesarean pain management, which has been extensively studied, evidence-based guidance for pain relief after VB with perineal trauma has been limited.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Anesthesia and Pain Management Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions Pregnancy-related medical research

Publication details

Journal / source
Obstetric Anesthesia Digest
Volume
46
Issue
1
Pages
1–2
Publication date
1 March 2026
Language
EN